anyone know a good poultry genetics book

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TarzantheChickenMan

TarzantheChickenMan

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Oct 1, 2009
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Ive got a degree in biology and minor bio-chemistry so Ive gotta very very good base for genetics I studied reptile and mouse genetics in school mostly i just need a good primer for chicken and turkey colors and patterns
i didnt do much for breeding in the past just let the birds do what they want lol
now ive got a son who wants to show so i better figure out how to breed lol
Thanks
 
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tooooo funny. I had a genetics question earlier and was thinking the same thing. Tim and Suze are always good to answer my questions but I'm sure they get tired of the "same things over and over"....a good "laymans" manual on genetics would be wonderful!!
 
There are several books and link suggestions here. https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=79791

Below are some in my personal library:

Genetics of Chicken Colours by Sigrid Van Dort, David Hancox & Friends

21st Century Poultry Breeding by Grant Brereton

Genetics and Evolution of the Domestic Fowl by Lewis Stevens

An Introduction to Color Forms of the Domestic Fowl: A Look at Color Varieties and How They Are Made by Brian Reeder

Genetics of the Fowl: The Classic Guide to Poultry Breeding and Chicken Genetics by F.B. Hutt

Jody
 
Here is a kick off for turkeys:

http://www.kippenjungle.nl/Overzicht.htm#kalkoencalculator

You have the same background as I have, so you might find more on that page to your liking...
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Anyone interested in Genetics of Chicken Colours- The Basics should have a look at chickencolours.com & click on the book. You can contact me if interested
David Hancox
 

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