What kind of turkey is this?

[AllanAdams]

 

[R2elk]

Unofficially he is a rusty brown.

The images that I was looking through has a Rusty Brown that looks similar.

 

[R2elk]

We have a breeding trio so when we start hatching some out I will post more pictures.

If they are Rusty Browns, they will not breed true and are capable of producing up to 9 different color varieties.

 

[AllanAdams]

Oh wow..should be interesting to see what happens

 

[AllanAdams]

The funny thing is. ..our son's name is Rusty..hahaha

 

[Finnie]

The funny thing is. ..our son's name is Rusty..hahaha

Well I guess that rules out naming the turkey Rusty!

 

[spotsanddots]

I would be interested in poults. So what varieties can they produce

 

[R2elk]

I would be interested in poults. So what varieties can they produce

According to Porter's Turkey Color Calculator: (Bb ee Rr )x(Bb e- Rr)

6.25% - Auburn
12.5% - Barred Chocolate
6.25% - Bourbon Red Brown
6.25% - Chocolate
6.25% - Jersey Buff Brown
12.5% - Jersey Buff Brown Semi-
12.5% - Red Auburn
25% - Rusty Brown
12.5% - Semi-Jersey Buff Brown

Of course many of these are so close in looks that only experts would be able to tell them apart.

 

[AllanAdams]

I would be interested in poults. So what varieties can they produce

Probably not going to be in a position to get rid of any poults this year. This will be a flock building year for us.

 

[AllanAdams]

According to Porter's Turkey Color Calculator:  (Bb ee Rr )x(Bb e- Rr)

6.25%  - Auburn

12.5% - Barred Chocolate

6.25% - Bourbon Red Brown

6.25% - Chocolate

6.25% - Jersey Buff Brown

12.5% - Jersey Buff Brown Semi-

12.5% - Red Auburn

 25%   - Rusty Brown

12.5% - Semi-Jersey Buff Brown

Of course many of these are so close in looks that only experts would be able to tell them apart.

Wow..this will definitely be an interesting year !!