color regions
Beak, Legs, Eyes and Pupil colors are all chosen at random at the time of creation.
Offspring may inherit colors from one parent or the other, OR in some cases, a combination (blending) of the two.
Offspring may inherit colors from one parent or the other, OR in some cases, a combination (blending) of the two.
Beak/Leg colors are complimentary of the birds overall color set.
The beak and legs must always be the same color (unless there is a trait involved that changes this.)
They are generally a natural orange, brown, or gray color, but unnatural hues (on darker grays) are quite common.
They are never too dark (near black) or too light (near white) (unless there is a trait involved that changes this).
Pupil colors are complimentary of the birds overall color set.
They can come in any color, excluding pure black or pure white.
Eye (sclera) colors are typically a MUCH lighter color than the pupil itself, bordering on white.
Eye colors are never dark (unless a certain trait changes this.)
The beak and legs must always be the same color (unless there is a trait involved that changes this.)
They are generally a natural orange, brown, or gray color, but unnatural hues (on darker grays) are quite common.
They are never too dark (near black) or too light (near white) (unless there is a trait involved that changes this).
Pupil colors are complimentary of the birds overall color set.
They can come in any color, excluding pure black or pure white.
Eye (sclera) colors are typically a MUCH lighter color than the pupil itself, bordering on white.
Eye colors are never dark (unless a certain trait changes this.)
Black & White - uncommon/rare colors.
Black or white colors are custom-creation only or may rarely passed from breeding.
Occasionally an adoption artist may release a Chimkin with black or white as a paid auction, they are never free.
Pure #FFFFFF is used but pure #000000 is not. "Black" is never pure black, but very close.
It is not possible to have an "all white" or "all black" bird.
Albinism and melanism may be added in the future.
Some birds may be released that are "near-white" or "near black" but with a hue of color.
These are rare, but much less so than pure white or "pure" black.
Black or white colors are custom-creation only or may rarely passed from breeding.
Occasionally an adoption artist may release a Chimkin with black or white as a paid auction, they are never free.
Pure #FFFFFF is used but pure #000000 is not. "Black" is never pure black, but very close.
It is not possible to have an "all white" or "all black" bird.
Albinism and melanism may be added in the future.
Some birds may be released that are "near-white" or "near black" but with a hue of color.
These are rare, but much less so than pure white or "pure" black.
primary, secondary & tertiary
The three designated color regions.
Primary
The Primary color region is the base color of the bird.
All birds have a primary color and this color will always show unless there is a trait affecting (covering) the entire body.
Primary will never be white or black.
All birds have a primary color and this color will always show unless there is a trait affecting (covering) the entire body.
Primary will never be white or black.
Fancy variations have a gradient-like coloration on their tails.
Secondary
The Secondary color region includes the markings of the bird (and a solid middle tail feather for the rooster).
All birds have a secondary color and this color will always show unless there is a trait affecting (covering) the entire body.
(or in the event the secondary color is the same as the primary.)
All birds have a secondary color and this color will always show unless there is a trait affecting (covering) the entire body.
(or in the event the secondary color is the same as the primary.)
Fancy variations have a gradient-like coloration on their tails.
Tertiary
The Tertiary color region is only visible on the rooster (this is the small lower tail feather).
Standard hens will have a tertiary color but it is hidden (unless a specific trait is present).
Standard hens will have a tertiary color but it is hidden (unless a specific trait is present).
Fancy hens will always show their tertiary and it is not considered a trait.