What kind of Turkey am I?

[lnm03]

OK, I am thinking this is a MW? But I'm no turkey expert!!!! We purchaced this guy off of a lady on Monday and he is very friendly and has a great temperment and If we decide to raise turkeys next year I wouldnt mind having more like him!

Sorry its not a great pic! It was dark and rainy out!

 

[babymakes6]

Steve is the expert

How big is it?

 

[Marlinchaser]

If he is standing next to a 2 gallon waterer I would guess not midget. Could be a young BBW? How much does he weigh? Maybe a better picture with a possitive reference for size

 

[lnm03]

She said it was around 20 - 25 pounds. I haven't actually weighed it yet. And yes its a 2 gallon waterer. My DH is working on getting a better pic which could be funny. He is a little intimidated by the turkey. Lol.

 

[Marlinchaser]

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http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/Turkeys/BRKMidget.html

From your pic I would say that it is not fully grown, so I will stand with BBW, and guess hen. Are you planning to have this for thanksgiving?

 

[lnm03]

Well he officially weighs in at 29lbs right now. I just got the funniest phone call....did you know turkeys can jump and they dont like being picked up??

the crazy ideas my DH gets in his head!

The kennel is 5' tall

If you notice he has a black spot on his chest otherwise he is all white.

 

[lnm03]

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http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/Turkeys/BRKMidget.html

From your pic I would say that it is not fully grown, so I will stand with BBW, and guess hen. Are you planning to have this for thanksgiving?

We were planning on it.....should we wait?

After looking at that website I would definately say he is not MW!

 

[jenjscott]

Looks like thanksgiving dinner to me!

 

[redhen]

So how much would a 29lb bird dress out at??

 

[Marlinchaser]

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Should be around 18-20 lbs dressed.

lnm03 :

We were planning on it.....should we wait?

No dont wait, unless you really want a larger bird, but I would definately have him for Christmas. BBW will get huge my biggest was 36 lbs and dressed out just over 24 lbs.
I should note, I would have had a slightly smaller bird, but I had a last minute cancellation(and you know who you are)