#melanizer

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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.

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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.