Nebraskan turkey
The Nebraskan was a spotted (pied) turkey variety that arose from a single mutation in America. It is now believed extinct.
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The Nebraskan is a pure-bred turkey breed in the PCGB Heavy class. Its origin is given as Nebraska, USA.
It is kept in heavy form. Recognised colours: Nebraskan (Nebraskan Spotted).
It lays cream, speckled eggs.
Compiled from poultryclub.org, turkeyclub.org.uk, porterturkeys.com, britishbreedsrevivaltrust.co.uk. See sources
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Identity
- Species
- Turkey
- Type
- Pure breed
- PCGB class
- Heavy
- Origin
- Nebraska, USA
History
It appeared in 1947 as a colour mutation in a closed Broad Breasted Bronze flock at North Platte, Nebraska. R.H. Jandebeur developed the first 13 poults into a true-breeding variety and named it the Nebraskan.
Appearance
Spotted or pied plumage, controlled by a recessive 'sp' gene. Nebraskan × Nebraskan gives spotted birds, while crosses with Bronze or Brown give bronze-patterned offspring.
Recognised colours
Nebraskan (Nebraskan Spotted)
Size and weight
- Forms
- Heavy
Eggs
- Egg colour
- Cream, speckled
Temperament
Not recorded yet.
Hardiness
Not recorded yet.
Broodiness
Not recorded yet.
Flying
Not recorded yet.
Suitability
- Good to know
- The chairman of the UK Turkey Club has reported that it is now believed extinct, including in the UK. It still appears on PCGB's heavy turkey list.
Conservation status (RBST)
Not on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's priority list.
Breed club
- Turkey Club UK, umbrella · Website
Sources
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