my turkeys have arrived!

[nickie]

I am so excited, my turkeys arrived this morning! Fifteen little peeps sitting in the brooder. I got a heritage minimum 3 breed assortment. So far I MAY have some bourbon reds, maybe 2 black Spanish, and maybe royal palms or midget whites. Oh I am giddy!

 

[SillyChicken]

 

[nickie]

 

[kuntrygirl]

Sooooooooo CUTE !!!!!!!!!

 

[nickie]

Does anyone agree with my assessment of the breeds? Or am I waaay off?

 

[FarmerGilland]

You'll have so much fun with them. They are cute!

 

[msmeower]

I love the little hand in the second picture! Lovely poults! Where did you order them from? And when (How long did you have to wait?)

 

[afveteran88]

Where did you get them and how much. They look great.

 

[nickie]

For whatever reason I'm having trouble posting today...

Anywho, I ordered them from Meyer hatchery. They offer 15 with a guarantee of a minimum of 3 breeds and 20 with a minimum of 4 breeds. I ordered from Meyer because they are located in Ohio and I didn't want poults to be travelling far in March. As it turns out, they ship their turkeys out of New Mexico. Live and learn.

Someone asked how long I had to wait for them. I researched and prepared for a year for these guys, but I placed my order in February for the March 27 hatch.

 

[msmeower]

I ordered 25 colorful crossbreeds from Porter's last week- am anticipating them in 4-6 weeks. Can't wait!