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Primary dependency: Natural Mating Fertility Benchmarks (CBTP31)
Research Track 2 currently has 25 projects outlined in our roadmap. Some examples include:
CBTP31 - Natural Mating Fertility Benchmarks
Quantify fertility rates achieved through natural mating under pasture-based conditions, establishing realistic expectations distinct from commercial turkey standards.
CBTP40 - Hatch Window and Synchrony
Measure hatch window duration and its effect on poult vitality and early survival.
CBTP45 - Egg Storage Duration Limits
Determine maximum safe storage times under small-flock conditions without significant hatch decline.
CBTP55 - Heritage vs Commercial Hatchability
Benchmark Canada's Bronze reproductive performance against commercial turkey data to contextualize expectations.
Deliverables:
Benchmarks, optimized protocols (egg handling/incubation), and early-warning indicators to reduce reproductive losses. How it’s used: improves self-sustaining reproduction and stabilizes poult supply for conservation growth.
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Track 1 - Genetics
Projects total: 30
Documenting genes, inheritance patterns, and breeding outcomes to understand heritage turkeys.
Track 2 - Reproduction
Projects total: 25
Studying fertility, hatchability, mating behavior, and incubation practices to improve heritage turkey reproduction.
Nutrition
Projects total: 26
Evaluating feed ingredients, rations, and foraging strategies to optimize turkey growth and health.
Health
Projects total: 25
Investigating disease resistance, parasite management, and welfare indicators in heritage turkeys.
Track 5 - Climate
Projects total: 25
Assessing climate impacts, weather resilience, and environmental stressors affecting heritage turkeys.
Track 6 - Economics
Projects total: 30
Analyzing costs, labor, yields, and market dynamics shaping heritage turkey farm profitability outcomes.
Track 7 - Processing
Projects total: 20
Examining humane slaughter, carcass quality, and processing methods for small-scale heritage turkey farming.
Track 8 - Governance
Projects total: 20
Exploring policy, regulation, and cultural frameworks influencing conservation and small-farms.
2026 Project Roadmap
Broody Hen vs Artificial Incubation of Ridley Bronze Turkeys
Budget:
$16,423
- Reproductive efficiency
- Economic viability
- Flock management
- Real market value
Indigenous and Historical Foundations of Heritage Turkey Conservation
Budget:
$27,500
- Public understanding
- Improve marketability
- Indigenous origins
- Historical relevance
Feed Preferences and Voluntary Intake in Heritage Turkeys
Budget:
$17,600
- Less waste
- Feed efficacy
- Reduced deficiencies
- Supports conservation
Heritage Flavor Profiling - Commercial vs Ridley Bronze Turkeys
Budget:
$15,600
- Measured preference
- Marketable data
- Lab qualified
- Supports Small Farms
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