Are these wild baby turkeys? Found by the road.

[Devils Flower]

I just looked it up.

Yup, that's mostly true for the APA (American Poultry Association). They recognize one breed (Turkey) of type Turkey (vs. type bantam, guinea, large fowl, or waterfowl.)

But not for the EE (Entente Européenne d'Aviculture et de Cuniculture).
They're in Europe, and I'm having trouble finding much info in English, but it's clear they recognize several different BREEDS of turkeys.

So Bronze or Narrangansett or whatever might be varieties, or they might be breeds, but Turkey is still the name we use for all birds of that SPECIES. If we are talking about what kind of turkey, then "breed" or "variety" can both be reasonable words to use.



Pfft. That is true for any gene on the Z chromosome of chickens, geese, or ducks as well. Sure, it proves that all domestic turkeys are members of one species, but we already knew that. Chickens are all one species, and we divide them into breeds. So no, that is not useful for settling whether different colors of turkeys should be called breeds or varieties.

 

[DogAndCat36]

Sorry for taking some time to reply. A few days ago he brought them to a rescue that identified them as domestic. He then brought them to a animal shelter because his family doesn't have housing for them.

 

[Devils Flower]

Sorry for taking some time to reply. A few days ago he brought them to a rescue that identified them as domestic. He then brought them to a animal shelter because his family doesn't have housing for them.

You guys did a great job.