What is "demes" in relation to Ameraucana? related: Rapanui

[Sparklee]

Found at Feathersite ( http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGP/Rapa/BRKRapanui.html )

"The so-called Americauna appears to be in large part a refined Quechua de Artes without tufts but carrying the brown breasted demes of the Quetro."

What is a "demes" in relation to chickens and Ameraucanas?

 

[CoopCrazy]

I would like to see what the Gene folks have to say about this..

 

[SteveH]

It refers to specific population or a local variety that is consistantly or predictably reproducing a certain characteristic .

 

[CoopCrazy]

Quote:
See I knew a smartie would pop in... You all rock I just dont the head for all of it..

 

[SteveH]

Quote:
See I knew a smartie would pop in... You all rock I just dont the head for all of it..

Just because I said it with authority doesn't mean I'm right

. I should have said " I think it means ......... "