Thank you Dr. Tibbot,
As I take my attempt at raising true Beltsville seriously, your response is of great value to me. Seeing the amount of question by others on this thread it is important to others as well.
Thank you again for taking the time.
Ernie
I realize there seems to be some disagreement on the authentication of McMurray Hatchery Beltsville turkey eggs.
I have purchased, hatched and raised Beltsville eggs purchased from McMurray Poultry farm to maturity. I also have a flock of Midget Whites on the farm here and the Beltsville eggs...
Thanks,
One more question, body shape. My Midgets are pretty slender, more like a wild turkey body style. Are your Beltsville board breasted like a small version of the larger broad breasted breeds? I know, I should just be patient. I am going to find out myself in a few months, but just an...
John,
Just curious, do you know how the Beltsville compare to the Midget Whites? I've got the Midget Whites now and just hatched out Beltsville poults. My understanding is that they are pretty close.
Thanks
I am not advacating any hatchery, but I have had excellent service for years from McMurray.
Could you please explain where you get the information that McMurray Hatchery doesn't sell Beltsville Turkey eggs, but instead sell Midget White eggs? I keep Midget Whites and I have just hatched...