Genotype (BB cmc slsl). Homozygous black base (BB) with one copy each of mottling (cm) and white (c), and is homozygous for the recessive slate gene (slsl). The grizzled recessive blue painted phenotype represents the darkest form of the recessive blue painted.
Breeding results include: Grizzled recessive blue painted, recessive blue tuxedo, and white.
Poult color/pattern at hatch