where is a good place to get turkeys from come spring

[abhaya]

I want to get a few turkeys this spring. They will be for eating but I like white meat so birds with lots of white meat would be good. I dont especially want white turkeys jusy cuz. What kind of turk would you get and where is a good place to get them.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

If it's for eating, you would want the broad breasted breeds. I'm sure BYC will be over-run with turkey poults & eggs by late spring.

 

[farmerlor]

If they're just for eating and you want lots of white meat but not a white bird your best bet is a broad breasted bronze. Those are some BIG birds though and take a LOT of food to get to processing size so be prepared for that aspect.

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

We will have hatching eggs in the spring. The first 3 are white feathered, we have pics on our website if you want to see.

Midget White
Beltsville White
White Holland
Standard Bronze
Royal Palm
Bourbon Red

Steve

 

[sonew123]

If I get some in Spring they are coming from Steve-I've been waiting a year to get some of his eggs Just havent been brave enough yet and Im feeling mighty strong since I handle my two faily well this year

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

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Just let us know when you are ready

Steve

 

[cw]

not to be smart but i always head to the woods with a shotgun and a call to get my turkeys, but would like to raise a few for my self

 

[sonew123]

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Just let us know when you are ready

Steve

how soon do you expect to have some? I want to keep that round about time open so if a Broody pops up she's getting those eggs

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

The Midgets and Beltsvilles usually start around Christmas, then the Hollands, followed by the Bourbons and Palms and the Bronze are always last. It's probably going to be more of a temp thing for you being in NY. Eggs can freeze in transit.


Steve

 

[sonew123]

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Will do-its cold out here!