Calculator Operating Instructions

Our calculator has a user interface with sliders, dropdowns, and buttons. There are two sections for selecting genotypes for the "Sire" (male) and "Dam" (female) turkeys.

Adjust Image Size: Use the "Adjust Image Size" slider to change the size of the sire and dam images on the calculator.

Select Genotypes: For both the "Sire" and "Dam," use the dropdowns labeled b, C, d, E, N, Pn, R, Sl to select the desired genotypes for various genetic traits. Make selections for each dropdown to represent the genotype of each turkey. Some basic understanding of turkey color genetics will be useful here. Refer to our genotype info page if you need help with genotypes for various varieties.

View Genotype Images: As you make selections, the calculator will display images representing the selected genotypes for both the "Sire" and "Dam" in their respective containers.

Calculate Offspring: Click the "Calculate Offspring" button to generate possible offspring based on the selected genotypes of the "Sire" and "Dam." The calculator will consider genetic combinations and display potential male and female offspring with their genotypes, variety names, ratios, and images in adult plumage as well as day-old poult color/patterns.

Reset Calculator: If you want to start over or make new selections, click the "Reset Calculator" button. This will reset all genotype selections, clear the displayed images, and remove any previous offspring results. A popup message saying "Calculator Reset" will appear momentarily to confirm the action.

Interpret Offspring Results: The results will be displayed in two sections: "Male Offspring Results" and "Female Offspring Results." Each result includes the genotype, phenotype, ratio, and an image of the potential offspring as a poult at hatch as well as in adult plumage. Use the "Continue as Sire" button for male offspring or the "Continue as Dam" button for female offspring to set the selected offspring's genotype as the new sire or dam.

Summary Chart: A summary chart will display the genotype, phenotype, and ratio for each potential offspring combination. The chart is formatted for clarity and ease of understanding.

Favorites Management: Save frequently used genotypes for both sire and dam using the "Save Sire" and "Save Dam" buttons. You can recall these genotypes later using the "Recall a Saved Sire" and "Recall a Saved Dam" buttons. You can also delete saved genotypes if needed.

Toggle Genotype Display: Toggle between short and long genotype displays using the "Short Offspring Genotype Display (Default)" and "Long Offspring Genotype Display" buttons.

Return to Top Button: Use the "Return to Top" button at the bottom of the page to quickly navigate back to the top of the calculator.

Explore Different Combinations: Feel free to experiment with different genotype combinations for the "Sire" and "Dam" to see how it affects the potential offspring.

That's it! You can use this calculator to explore and visualize the potential outcomes of breeding turkeys with different genotypes. If you like what you see, consider leaving a donation to help us keep the calculator "AD FREE."