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[harleyjo]

We are thinking about getting a couple of turkeys to raise to butcher later this year. What do I need to be looking for? Any particular breed or anything?

 

[sammileah]

none look as nice as there mama did but she vanished on me so

and the best looking chick got grabbed by neighbor dog. but they hatched on my youngest b-day so he really wants to show them and county fair.

 

[karimw]

We are thinking about getting a couple of turkeys to raise to butcher later this year. What do I need to be looking for? Any particular breed or anything?

I enjoy my heritage turkeys. I had a slate hen, a Narraganset hen and 2 bronze toms last year. The toms got pretty mean so we ate them and 3 of their offspring are still in the freezer. This year I have a Narraganset and a black Tom, and the hens are 2 bronze, 1 slate and 1 Royal Palm. If you are looking for Heritage types, CountyLineHatchery has a nice collection.

I could get you some too, but of course they'd be mixed colors.

 

[harleyjo]

I enjoy my heritage turkeys. I had a slate hen, a Narraganset hen and 2 bronze toms last year. The toms got pretty mean so we ate them and 3 of their offspring are still in the freezer. This year I have a Narraganset and a black Tom, and the hens are 2 bronze, 1 slate and 1 Royal Palm. If you are looking for Heritage types, CountyLineHatchery has a nice collection.

I could get you some too, but of course they'd be mixed colors.

We only want 2 of them. So we are going to have to find some pretty local I think. I was told just today that a farm store that is near us will be selling them.

 

[mrandmrschicken]

Eric, We got nearly Ten ( 10 ) Inches here in Audubon.

Bring your Scoop.........

 

[mrandmrschicken]

none look as nice as there mama did but she vanished on me so

and the best looking chick got grabbed by neighbor dog. but they hatched on my youngest b-day so he really wants to show them and county fair.

 

[mrandmrschicken]

Have always wanted a turkey but we simply can't have one in town so i put feathers on the boys and make them rake the yard!

 

[marndt0579]

Hi Im from Rockwell Ia , I have Russian orloffs, Shamo game fowl , assortment of barnyard hens, my bantam brooder (hennypenny) white homing pigeons. I am going to set my homemade incubator today.

 

[karimw]

I do like Russian Orloffs, I have too many breeds now though

 

[IowaHeritage]

Hi Im from Rockwell Ia , I have Russian orloffs, Shamo game fowl , assortment of barnyard hens, my bantam brooder (hennypenny) white homing pigeons. I am going to set my homemade incubator today.