In love with Royal Palms

[GrannyHeeney]

Been poking around at info about them on the interwebz. I believe it all started when I was snooping pics from @rjohns39 Please post your photos of these lovely birds!

Also a wee question: I keep reading that these are considered ornamental birds and not a primary choice for meat. I'd have a hard time selling the idea of turkeys to Gramps some day if I told him we couldn't eat one on occasion. What are your personal thoughts?

 

[duluthralphie]

They are the perfect size for a family meal.

They will dress out 10 pounds or more for hens and close to 20 for Toms..

I love mine.

 

[GrannyHeeney]

Thank you very much!

 

[rjohns39]

They are slower growing and they don't get as big as the BB variety, but they are delicious. These are older as I don't have anything more current.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

They are slower growing and they don't get as big as the BB variety, but they are delicious. These are older as I don't have anything more current.
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Mmm turkey dinner! Lol

 

[GrannyHeeney]

They are slower growing and they don't get as big as the BB variety, but they are delicious. These are older as I don't have anything more current.
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The more I see those red ones, the prettier they get, too!

 

[N F C]

They are slower growing and they don't get as big as the BB variety, but they are delicious. These are older as I don't have anything more current.
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Beautiful birds Bob!