We processed 3 toms today, the first of this year. They were all the same age, 7 months, all a cross between bourbon red and royal palm. Live weights were 15.6, 16.8, and 19.8. Dressed weights (No necks, feet, inside fat trimmed) 12.0, 12.2, and 13.6. They were nice and fat. Of course, not near the meat of a broad breasted, but I think not bad for heritage turkeys. What do you think?
VERY nice job. Perfect size to cook. As far as a size comparison to broad breasted don't worry about it a bit. Each of those guys has more flavor than a 50# broad breasted.
They look delicious! I have raised BBbronze and Burbon Reds and the reds were superiour in flavor. Plus those BB's had to be cut in half to fit in freezer, we let them get too big
I think those are perfect weights for a whole bird. I prefer a smaller turkey myself. Those look great!
