Offspring sex ratio in birds | #204

Podcast: Wild Turkey Science · Dr. Marcus Lashley & Dr. Will Gulsby

Opublikowano: 2026-10-05

We deep dive into the complex mechanisms of sex determination in birds, focusing on how environmental and physiological factors influence sex ratios. Resources: Aslam, M. A., et al. (2014). Effect of corticosterone and hen body mass on primary sex ratio in laying hen (Gallus gallus), using unincubated eggs. Biology of Reproduction, 90(4). Curry, J., et al. (2023). Dietary fat supplements influence weight gain and egg production, but not offspring sex ratios in Japanese quail, Coturnix coturnix japonica. Journal of Avian Biology, 2023(5-6), e03081. Dorr, B. S., et al. (2014). Geographic segregation and evidence...