In this post I will include a series of shots of various italian local Turkeys breeds and flocks, selected from those who in recent years have more impressed me.
This is a simple invitation to look closely at the poultry biodiversity that surrounds us, and maybe watch the farm animals with different eyes. The fact that some of these strains are extinct or nearly so, should make us reflect on the wealth of valuable genes that the current generation of poultry farmers are leaving behind.
This is a simple invitation to look closely at the poultry biodiversity that surrounds us, and maybe watch the farm animals with different eyes. The fact that some of these strains are extinct or nearly so, should make us reflect on the wealth of valuable genes that the current generation of poultry farmers are leaving behind.
EUGANEI HILLS BRONZED
Light bronzed breed. This flock come from the Duca degli Abruzzi Institut of Padoua.
EUGANEI HILLS WHITE
A totally withe flock that was coming from the bronzed one, selected by the paduan breeder Bruno Rossetto. Actually almost extinct.
ROSSETTO'S LIGHT BLUE
Very similar to the ancient breed Corticella Lilac, but similar in size to the Euganei Hills Bronzed. Selected by Mr. Bruno Rossetto, actually near extinct. Very few specimens are kept by paduan Association "La Fattoria in Città"; a female actually present in my breeding stock. Picture from 1996 - thanks to Mr. Bruno Rossetto.
LESSINI HILLS BRONZED
Light flock very similar to the Euganei Hills Bronzed, but with yellow skin. Kept by very few families from Lessini hills and mantova region.
BROWN-LILAC (CAMPONOGARA - VENICE)
BLACK (FIGLINE VALDARNO - FLORENCE)
Black local flock, impossible to determine its origins. May be from the Nero d'Italia breed, may be from american breeds.
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Your black tom seems to have a lot of bronze colouring in his plumage.
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