I would kill the bird immediately. I know it sucks... I hate culling my turkey poults that are deformed, but it is what is best for everyone involved. Perhaps others would do something differently, but I would cull immediately.
From what I understand, the heritage Bourbon Reds cost the most for the table at between seven to ten dollars a pound. But if you are talking about live birds and breeding, the sky is the limit. I think the most I've paid for a hen is $300. She was to be part of the breeding program I've...