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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!
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.
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.