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I have a question for anyone who has owned Royal Palms. How old was/is your oldest Tom? (Not used for dinner time) Oldest hen?
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I have toms and hens that will be 7 years old this spring/May.I have a question for anyone who has owned Royal Palms. How old was/is your oldest Tom? (Not used for dinner time) Oldest hen?
Thanks!
I assume that advice could apply to broad breasted turkeys. I have had heritage turkeys live to 11 years. The ones that lived to 11 years were killed by predators or else they could have lived longer.Thank you! I have been told several times that the average lifespan for Toms is only 1-2 years old. Just reaffirming what I have already researched. Thanks again
Thanks! Love the nameI have a hen (Rosabelle) who is approaching I think 8 years old this year? I can't remember exactly but my daughter got her basically as a gift and she has been a part of the flock ever since. She still lays eggs and hatches broods every year. I have a special broody pen to keep poults safe with their moms, because poults are not only extremely fragile, but also extremely tasty to everything bigger than them, other turkeys included.
Absolutely beautiful stunning colorsA few pics different ages of toms along with other varieties and hens in background of a few pics. Need to get some better pics some are molting in these. View attachment 2959383View attachment 2959391View attachment 2959392View attachment 2959399View attachment 2959410
Thank you! I have been told several times that the average lifespan for Toms is only 1-2 years old. Just reaffirming what I have already researched. Thanks againI have toms and hens that will be 7 years old this spring/May.