Midget White vs Beltsville vs White Holland

[Randy]

Without weighing them how do you tell the difference in them?

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

The White Holland is the largest of the three by far. The Midgets and Beltsville are very close in size but the body shape is just a little different. The BSW's are more rounded, the Midgets more of an elongated body. Egg size will give the Midgets away every time, they lay a very large egg compared to the others.

Steve

 

[pascopol]

Which is more desirable for backyrd grower raising few turkeys for Thanksgiving?

Beltsville or Midget? White Holland is probably too big for smaller family.

 

[Randy]

Do any of these breeds generally lay sooner than others? Mine have started laying already this year. The eggs seem kinda small though. I bought what was supposed to be white hollands but I keep seeing where these are supposed to be a pretty big bird and mine just don't seem all that large to me. I guess I'll just have to catch a tom and weigh him.

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

The Midget is the best tasting of the three, the Beltsville the best layer, the Hollands the most calm natured.

Steve

 

[capayvalleychick]

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I just found this thread while looking for BSWs. So, the MW tastes better than the BSW? Does the meat tend to be firm, like heritage chicken? Does the BSW have a bigger breast than the MW?

Thanks,
Kim

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

The BSW is a little bigger in the breast than a Midget but not by much.

Steve

 

[Thomasturkey]

It would be nice if anyone has all three breeds would post a picture of all three side by side so we can see the difference. A picture of them plucked would be great too.

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

I have pictures of all three on our website.

Steve

 

[Thomasturkey]

I think we have all seen picture of these breeds and still can't see the difference as you describe, even on your site. I think if I seen them side by side I might see the difference. I think that would be a lot more helpful. Have you taken pictures of them plucked?