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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! 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. Turkey Color Genetics: A Brief Introduction to Turkey Color Genetics Paperback - November 28, 2020 by Franz Lehner (Author).
1. The domesticated turkey originated in Mexico in about 800 BC. Their races, like races in humans, are defined by a superficial characteristic - plumage color - rather than full gene-based ancestry.
Only a half dozen or so of the turkey's 16,000 genes contribute to plumage color, just like a handful of our 20,000 genes impart skin color. 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.
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.
Porter's Turkey Color Calculator "Advanced User Version" For help with genotypes enter a variety name and click. Enter a Variety Name: Reset. Shows which varieties could be used to produce this desired offspring.
Click on a variety to see further details about the pairings.