Are there any turkey varieties that are autosexing? I know that sexlinked turkeys can be created, but I'm looking for a single breed where the poults have defining features that separate the males from female at birth or shortly therafter.
This can be two separate colors, separate patterns, etc. The only requirement is that it has to breed true.
The closest thing I can find is the Auburn, which lists as a variety that can be used for sexlinked crosses (Auburn x Bronze), and also lists it as possibly an autosexing variety in other places.
Porters is where I found the sexlinked information. Elsewhere lists it as autosexing. Unfortunately I'm really hesitant to believe Porter after talking to some breeders in the past (since he breeds for feather color, a lot of his varieties aren't the "true" varieties - still beautiful birds, just not with the right genetics at times).
Any and all information is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
This can be two separate colors, separate patterns, etc. The only requirement is that it has to breed true.
The closest thing I can find is the Auburn, which lists as a variety that can be used for sexlinked crosses (Auburn x Bronze), and also lists it as possibly an autosexing variety in other places.
Porters is where I found the sexlinked information. Elsewhere lists it as autosexing. Unfortunately I'm really hesitant to believe Porter after talking to some breeders in the past (since he breeds for feather color, a lot of his varieties aren't the "true" varieties - still beautiful birds, just not with the right genetics at times).
Any and all information is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
