Turkey Color Genetics

Discover the Secrets of Turkey Color Genetics! Fascinated by the incredible diversity of turkey colors and patterns? Whether you're a breeder, an enthusiast, or simply curious, Facebook Group: Turkey Color Genetics 101, founded and led by Kevin Porter, is the perfect place to learn, share, and connect! More Information If you want to about turkey color genetics or the different varieties out there, check out Porter's Rare Heritage Turkeys website, the FeatherSite, or the Turkey Color Genetics 101 Facebook group. These are the best available sources on turkeys genetics and varieties.

Learn about the genes, alleles and loci that determine turkey color traits and how they interact. Find sources, books and studies about turkey color genetics and calculate your offspring's plumage. STARTPAGE Check out our new Turkey Color Calculator! OUT NOW! The Turkey Color Genetics Book! 200+ pages 270 pictures and illustrations descriptions of more than 60 genotypes & phenotypes.

Turkey Color Genetics: A Brief Introduction to Turkey Color Genetics Paperback - November 28, 2020 by Franz Lehner (Author) See all formats and editions. Porter's Turkey Color Calculator "Advanced User Version" For help with genotypes enter a variety name and click Search. Enter a Variety Name: Reset.

Introduction Genetics is the science of how traits are passed from one generation to another. Turkey color genetics questions are common on this site, and some people have asked for a guide to color genetics. Hopefully this thread will be a useful reference.

I will create another thread called "Turkey Genetics Feedback" where you can ask questions, complain, correct inaccuracies, or boo me off. This group is for all turkey breeders or those interested in learning and discussing the different feather color genetics of the turkey and how they. Shows which varieties could be used to produce this desired offspring.

Click on a variety to see further details about the pairings. Color Variation Among Turkey Breeds and Wild Populations Color variation in turkeys extends beyond species differences to include subspecies and domesticated breeds. These variations are often a result of adaptation to local environments, selective breeding, and genetic drift.

Wild turkey subspecies display distinctive color patterns: Eastern Wild Turkey (*Meleagris gallopavo silvestris.