Hi all,
I need to get some partners for my tom, but what breed(s) of turkeys are the best layers? I really want to get either Bronzes, Narragansets and Slates, but what do you all think is the best breed for egg laying? That's what I'm going off of. Egg laying ability.
Just please don't say...
So, I am hoping to get turkeys next year. Heritage only, and preferably a recognized breed.
What do you think of the recognized breeds? (Beltsville Small White, Black Bourbon Red, Bronze, Narragansett, Royal Palm, Slate, and White Holland)
Any others you recommend?
Hi All! I am interested in raising my own Turkey for consumption. Does anyone have any recommendations on where I can buy one to raise?Also, which is better to eat; a poult or a tom?
Also, I was reading that blackhead can be an issue, especially if you're trying to raise the Chicken Hens and...
I’m getting 2 female turkeys. They are white hollands, about 8 weeks old. I’ve done research. But want to know everyone’s experience with keeping turkeys. Any tips? Any things you wish you would have done differently? Thanks in advance! I’ve already picked the names of my two little girls, Mabel...
Turkey Burger has been healing and been with me for a while now.
August has been accepting Turkey Burger more and more. I set their cages next to each other and slowly unveiled obstructions of their views between the cages.(for those of you who have been following my Turkey Burger and August...
The criteria are heat tolerance, cold hardiness, robustness, ability to reproduce normally, good egg laying ability, behavior (character), taste, broodiness etc.
The battle of the breeds begins.
Broad breasted White
Broad breasted Bronze
Norfolk Black (Spanish Bronze)
Bourbon Red
Royal Palm
Hey everyone! I have been doing some research recently for a small, non-meat turkey that i can successfully show in 4H. I came up with Royal Palms. Was wondering if anyone had some information on this breed.