Genetic Research on Charcoal Peafowl!

[Dany12]

Genome .... !
It is a matter of comparison .... I think!

The genome of Pavo cristatus blue FEMALE ... PURE .... exist ?

The genome of Pavo cristatus Charcoal PURE is findable if Charcoal = varieties under consideration ?

.... An autopsy ..... is requested! it can be there are no ovaries ....!

 

[drumstick diva]

Jadyn always knew you were special. Hope you will update when you can.

 

[Birdrain92]

Genome .... ! It is a matter of comparison .... I think! The genome of Pavo cristatus blue FEMALE ... PURE .... exist ? The genome of Pavo cristatus Charcoal PURE is findable if Charcoal = varieties under consideration ? .... An autopsy ..... is requested! it can be there are no ovaries ....!

Speaking on the autopsy, the UPA's July issue of Peafowl Today has an article on the Autopsy of Charcoal hens. I've yet to get my issue yet.

 

[Birdrain92]

Is it a Cameo hen with Charcoal genes or? So far from my understanding the infertility trait is recessive. That is a good idea. The first thing I'm hoping for is the Charcoal trait and the infertility trait in hens are separate genes. If they are separate genes then we can work on ways to fix the infertility trait. Some possibilities could include, nutrition, hormonal therapy, and outbreeding.

 

[Dany12]

.... or to recreate the Charcoal !

 

[Birdrain92]

Well it depends. I'm sure there are other genes that carry the black trait but with or without other traits. They've yet to show up. With genome testing we'll find out if the Charcoal trait is its own gene or not. If it's its own gene then we just need to work on improving the variety.

 

[Dany12]

Charcoal = gray Bronze ... !

http://www.clnjr.com/Buford Bronze Peafowl.htm

There ... you can get some informations .... he has work on Charcoal !

Do a DNA test on Charcoal females .... are they females? ... This is not a joke! (The third sex!).

 

[Birdrain92]

Charcoal = gray Bronze ... !

http://www.clnjr.com/Buford Bronze Peafowl.htm

There ... you can get some informations .... he has work on Charcoal !

Do a DNA test on Charcoal females .... are they females? ... This is not a joke! (The third sex!).

By third sex do you mean possibly a female that has two Z chromosomes or missing the W chromosome entirely? I'm sure when I'm able to do Genome testing I can find out if the hens could be missing a sex chromosome or has an extra one.

 

[Rosa moschata]

I wonder if the Charcoal mutation is actually a genetic metabolic disorder, with one visual symptom being the dark feathers. Breeders see it as a different color, and selectively breed for it, not realizing the color difference is a symptom -- like selectively breeding for "yellow skin" when it's caused by liver problems resulting in jaundice. From what I remember reading, even the males don't live as long as non-Charcoal males. It could very well be that a metabolic disorder is the reason Charcoal hens don't lay.

Perhaps it's a separate gene on the same chromosome as the Charcoal mutation, and it just tags along for the ride. If that's the case, then it may one day separate via crossover.

 

[Birdrain92]

I wonder if the Charcoal mutation is actually a genetic metabolic disorder, with one visual symptom being the dark feathers. Breeders see it as a different color, and selectively breed for it, not realizing the color difference is a symptom -- like selectively breeding for "yellow skin" when it's caused by liver problems resulting in jaundice. From what I remember reading, even the males don't live as long as non-Charcoal males. It could very well be that a metabolic disorder is the reason Charcoal hens don't lay.

Perhaps it's a separate gene on the same chromosome as the Charcoal mutation, and it just tags along for the ride. If that's the case, then it may one day separate via crossover.

Originally Charcoal peafowl would go blind, develop cancer, shorter life span if I remember correctly. I think there are some breeders that have gotten most of these issues have been bred out. If the two genes are close it can be causing issues but it can be bred out. If the two traits are on the same gene then there's no hope. If it's separate it can be bred out.