May 6, 2024
Ml Melanotic
Melanotic symbolized by Ml is a dominant gene that is important for creating many patterns among chickens.
It increases the black extenson in the feather.
Brassy Back is a duckwing bird with the Ml gene. It looks similar to quail in the hens, but without the gold enhancement that columbian provides.
e+/e+Ml/Ml
Here is a brassy back male, photo courtesy of Cackle Hatchery:
Ml is the most common melanizer in chickens and is often used to help achieve the solid black phenotype.
