I talked to someone who raises them here in Texas, and he said about the same thing. I agree that would be an expensive dinner, and I'm guessing it wouldn't taste significantly different than any other pasture raised turkey, but I was curious. Love the pic - thanks for posting it!
I actually don't have auburns yet, just on the waiting list for next year's poults. From all the research I've done, they seem like just the kind of turkeys I want. It's a tragedy that a breed that was once so popular is now so rare.
Depending on how the next year or so goes, I'll be in...
Ocellated turkeys are absolutely beautiful! I'm interested in uncommon turkey breeds (particularly Auburns), but I don't know much about Ocellated turkeys. Are they good meat birds, or are they simply ornamental? If you raise them, do you ever sell eggs or poults? What are some of the pros...