This thread is a place for BYC folks to ask questions and get answers about the American Standard of Perfection Heritage Turkey.
At the 2010 American Poultry Association National Poultry Show in Shawnee, Oklahoma, there were over 4500 birds shown. Of those 4500 birds, less than 60 were Turkeys. Benjiman Franklin wanted the Turkey to be the National Bird. The Turkey is a majestic and friendly bird that anyone can raise and own. They forage well and take up very little room. Though many "experts" recommend that Turkeys be raised seperate from chickens, many backyard flocks raise Turkeys alongside their flocks of chickens, bantams, ducks and geese.
ETA on 11/5/2011
At Crossroads Joint National poultry Show 10/2011 there were 10,276 entries. There were only 41 Turkeys. 28 in the Open and 13 in the Junior show. Most breeders of turkeys felt it too difficult to transport their turkeys.
The Heritage breeds of Turkeys are in need of conservation and preservation. The Turkey is our only species of backyard poultry that is Native to North America. Please add a few Turkey poults to your spring chick orders and assist us in preserving the Heritage Exhibition Turkey!
What do you need to know and look for in breeding turkeys for show or in breeding?
First, buy a Standard of Perfection (SOP) at http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/APA_ShoppingMall3.htm Then study it!
The book Turkey Management is very helpful. Available at http://www.amazon.com/Turkey-management-Stanley-J-Marsden/dp/B0007HHRPW
Check out http://exhibitionturkeyfanciers.bravehost.com/index.html to learn more about Exhibition and Heritage Turkeys.
Check out our Breeders Listings at http://exhibitionturkeyfanciers.bravehost.com/directory.html
At the 2010 American Poultry Association National Poultry Show in Shawnee, Oklahoma, there were over 4500 birds shown. Of those 4500 birds, less than 60 were Turkeys. Benjiman Franklin wanted the Turkey to be the National Bird. The Turkey is a majestic and friendly bird that anyone can raise and own. They forage well and take up very little room. Though many "experts" recommend that Turkeys be raised seperate from chickens, many backyard flocks raise Turkeys alongside their flocks of chickens, bantams, ducks and geese.
ETA on 11/5/2011
At Crossroads Joint National poultry Show 10/2011 there were 10,276 entries. There were only 41 Turkeys. 28 in the Open and 13 in the Junior show. Most breeders of turkeys felt it too difficult to transport their turkeys.
The Heritage breeds of Turkeys are in need of conservation and preservation. The Turkey is our only species of backyard poultry that is Native to North America. Please add a few Turkey poults to your spring chick orders and assist us in preserving the Heritage Exhibition Turkey!
What do you need to know and look for in breeding turkeys for show or in breeding?
First, buy a Standard of Perfection (SOP) at http://www.amerpoultryassn.com/APA_ShoppingMall3.htm Then study it!
The book Turkey Management is very helpful. Available at http://www.amazon.com/Turkey-management-Stanley-J-Marsden/dp/B0007HHRPW
Check out http://exhibitionturkeyfanciers.bravehost.com/index.html to learn more about Exhibition and Heritage Turkeys.
Check out our Breeders Listings at http://exhibitionturkeyfanciers.bravehost.com/directory.html
What is a Heritage Turkey?
See the Heritage Turkey poster at http://heritageturkeyfoundation.org . Prized for their rich flavor and beautiful plumage, Heritage Turkeys are the ancestors of the common Broad-breasted White industrial breed of turkey that comprises 99.99% of the supermarket turkeys sold today. But the Heritage Breeds still exist and are making a comeback. Most breeds of heritage turkey were developed in the United States and Europe over hundreds of years, and were identified in the American Poultry Association's turkey Standard of Perfection of 1874. These breeds include the Standard Bronze, Bourbon Red, Narragansett, Jersey Buff, Slate, Black Spanish, and White Holland. Later added to the standard were the Royal Palm, White Midget and Beltsville Small White.
Large corporations have dominated turkey production and breeding since the 1960's, choosing the Broad Breasted Whites because of high breast meat production in a short period. But Heritage Breeds have been quietly gaining a renewed market and respect due to their flavor and superior biological diversity.
See the Heritage Turkey poster at http://heritageturkeyfoundation.org . Prized for their rich flavor and beautiful plumage, Heritage Turkeys are the ancestors of the common Broad-breasted White industrial breed of turkey that comprises 99.99% of the supermarket turkeys sold today. But the Heritage Breeds still exist and are making a comeback. Most breeds of heritage turkey were developed in the United States and Europe over hundreds of years, and were identified in the American Poultry Association's turkey Standard of Perfection of 1874. These breeds include the Standard Bronze, Bourbon Red, Narragansett, Jersey Buff, Slate, Black Spanish, and White Holland. Later added to the standard were the Royal Palm, White Midget and Beltsville Small White.
Large corporations have dominated turkey production and breeding since the 1960's, choosing the Broad Breasted Whites because of high breast meat production in a short period. But Heritage Breeds have been quietly gaining a renewed market and respect due to their flavor and superior biological diversity.
Exhibition Turkey Fanciers
Established in 2010 to promote the Native American Exhibition Turkey.
Exhibition Turkey Fanciers was formed in the summer of 2010 to promote this deserving and under-represented species of poultry by encouraging communication, fellowship, exhibition, and sharing of stock by creating a Turkey Breeders Directory.
As we grow the benefits of membership will include regular newsletters, eligibility for show awards sponsored by E.T.F. and its members, and much more. At present we will make this yahoo group our home, with membership free to all.
The American Poultry Association currently recognizes the following varieties of Turkeys: Black, Bourbon Red, Slate, Narragansett,
White Holland, Bronze, Beltsville White, Royal Palm. Other varieties may be shown in exhibition, but can only win AOV: "All Other Variety" if a quality standard recognized variety is present.
Jim A. Hall
Secretary
Exhibition Turkey Fanciers
http://exhibitionturkeyfanciers.bravehost.com
Here is a must read for any Turkey breeder, owner or fancier!
Book Title:
Turkey Management
Authors :
Marsden, Stanley J., 1897-
Martin, Joseph Holmes, 1895-
Publication Info:
Ithaca, New York: Cornell University, Mann Library
Print source:
Danville, Ill.: The Interstate, c1939.
Subject terms: Turkeys
URL:
http://chla.library.cornell.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=chla;idno=3317008
http://chla.library.cornell.edu/cgi...Management;idno=3317008;view=toc;frm=frameset
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Storeys Guide to Raising Turkeys, 2nd Edition
http://storey.com/book_detail.php?isbn=9781580172615&cat=Animals&subcat=Livestock&p=20
Breeds, Care, Health
Storeys Guide to Raising Turkeys covers everything you need to know to raise turkeys successfully, including breed selection, housing, space requirements, breeding and birthing techniques, feeding and nutrition, behavior, and health care.
$ 18.95 US
Paper
Pages: 208
Size: 6 x 9
Color: Photographs and illustrations throughout
ISBN: 978-1-58017-261-5
Established in 2010 to promote the Native American Exhibition Turkey.
Exhibition Turkey Fanciers was formed in the summer of 2010 to promote this deserving and under-represented species of poultry by encouraging communication, fellowship, exhibition, and sharing of stock by creating a Turkey Breeders Directory.
As we grow the benefits of membership will include regular newsletters, eligibility for show awards sponsored by E.T.F. and its members, and much more. At present we will make this yahoo group our home, with membership free to all.
The American Poultry Association currently recognizes the following varieties of Turkeys: Black, Bourbon Red, Slate, Narragansett,
White Holland, Bronze, Beltsville White, Royal Palm. Other varieties may be shown in exhibition, but can only win AOV: "All Other Variety" if a quality standard recognized variety is present.
Jim A. Hall
Secretary
Exhibition Turkey Fanciers
http://exhibitionturkeyfanciers.bravehost.com
Here is a must read for any Turkey breeder, owner or fancier!
Book Title:
Turkey Management
Authors :
Marsden, Stanley J., 1897-
Martin, Joseph Holmes, 1895-
Publication Info:
Ithaca, New York: Cornell University, Mann Library
Print source:
Danville, Ill.: The Interstate, c1939.
Subject terms: Turkeys
URL:
http://chla.library.cornell.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=chla;idno=3317008
http://chla.library.cornell.edu/cgi...Management;idno=3317008;view=toc;frm=frameset
Uploaded with ImageShack.us
Storeys Guide to Raising Turkeys, 2nd Edition
http://storey.com/book_detail.php?isbn=9781580172615&cat=Animals&subcat=Livestock&p=20
Breeds, Care, Health
Storeys Guide to Raising Turkeys covers everything you need to know to raise turkeys successfully, including breed selection, housing, space requirements, breeding and birthing techniques, feeding and nutrition, behavior, and health care.
$ 18.95 US
Paper
Pages: 208
Size: 6 x 9
Color: Photographs and illustrations throughout
ISBN: 978-1-58017-261-5
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