Turkeys For 2013

[yinepu]

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Mine start anywhere from December to March.. just depends on the ladies and how busy they want to be..lol

 

[kuntrygirl]

 

You are next to my state, so yours should start laying during your next laying season, whenever that is for your area. You are in a warm state so laying season should be soon for you right? What is your normal laying season for your turkeys? My girls start in December. Although that is not a normalwarm season but in Louisiana, we sometimes wear shorts and tank tops and have 90 degree weather for Christmas. :/

I don't know, these are my first turkeys. My peafowl didn't start until end of May.

Mine start anywhere from December to March.. just depends on the ladies and how busy they want to be..lol

So that means laying season is right around the corner.

 

[Arielle]

Quote: yum-- crispy skin is required!! ANd I need browned drippingd for a good gravy or au jus.

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Mine start anywhere from December to March.. just depends on the ladies and how busy they want to be..lol
SOmeone with vast experience posted that when his birds laid depended onthe variety. ANy where from January to May for starting dates. All depended on the breed in his area. Hmm, I think it was steve of sandspoultry. . . .

My BR birds start in APril.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I like to brine my birds 3-4 days before cooking. Using a 5 gallon bucket, I add 1 cup sea salt, all my favorite seasonings to a cup very warm water.
For me its sage, thyme, garlic, pepper, and turkey broth I have frozen and saved back. once the broth thaws, i mix all the ingredients well to blend the flavors.
Rub the bird down well with the brine paste, and put in the bucket. I add the remaining brine. Add cold water and slosh the bird around to mix well about 2x a day.
I have 3 fridge's so It goes into the one for "standing" meats. When its ready to roast, I rinse it well. Cook low and slow, but I also crisp the skin at 450.
I try to brine most poultry to get the flavors into the meat unless its a fast unplanned meal. Sooo much more tender too

 

[Arielle]

I like to brine my birds 3-4 days before cooking. Using a 5 gallon bucket, I add 1 cup sea salt, all my favorite seasonings to a cup very warm water.
For me its sage, thyme, garlic, pepper, and turkey broth I have frozen and saved back. once the broth thaws, i mix all the ingredients well to blend the flavors.
Rub the bird down well with the brine paste, and put in the bucket. I add the remaining brine. Add cold water and slosh the bird around to mix well about 2x a day.
I have 3 fridge's so It goes into the one for "standing" meats. When its ready to roast, I rinse it well. Cook low and slow, but I also crisp the skin at 450.
I try to brine most poultry to get the flavors into the meat unless its a fast unplanned meal. Sooo much more tender too

TIme to roast a bird!!

 

[kuntrygirl]

I like to brine my birds 3-4 days before cooking. Using a 5 gallon bucket, I add 1 cup sea salt, all my favorite seasonings to a cup very warm water.
For me its sage, thyme, garlic, pepper, and turkey broth I have frozen and saved back. once the broth thaws, i mix all the ingredients well to blend the flavors.
Rub the bird down well with the brine paste, and put in the bucket. I add the remaining brine. Add cold water and slosh the bird around to mix well about 2x a day.
I have 3 fridge's so It goes into the one for "standing" meats. When its ready to roast, I rinse it well. Cook low and slow, but I also crisp the skin at 450.
I try to brine most poultry to get the flavors into the meat unless its a fast unplanned meal. Sooo much more tender too

The 5 gallon bucket is a great idea. I had never thought about that for brining . Thanks for sharing that idea.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

http://muncie.craigslist.org/grd/4112732246.html
I now have an adult breeding pair, FANTASTIC birthday present!!!!!

 

[Arielle]

Nice!!

In my limited experience with the BR, the tail will try to become all red feather by feather. See if your next generation has more red feathers than the parents.

 

[racinchickins]

Had to share some cool pics my mother took of my turkeys today






They are growing fast and molting Juvie feathers, but I think they look great.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Had to share some cool pics my mother took of my turkeys today






They are growing fast and molting Juvie feathers, but I think they look great.

They are! Love the 1st and last jake!

Nice!!

In my limited experience with the BR, the tail will try to become all red feather by feather. See if your next generation has more red feathers than the parents.

Thank you! I will be looking hard at the poults.
Cant wait til the porters poults arrive this spring!