Turkey Breeds for Your Homestead

What you want to get for a turkey really depends on your long-term plan. There are slower and faster-growing turkey breeds for your homestead.

When you're deciding on the right breed for your home, think about: – the climate – how much space you have – if you're in an area with a lot of predators

Standard Bronze Turkeys

Weights: Hen—–14 lbs Tom—-23 lbs Purpose and Type: Egg Laying and Meat

Narragansett Turkeys

Weights: Hen—–14 lbs Tom—-23 lbs – Purpose and Type: Egg Laying and Meat

Bourbon Red Turkeys

Weights: Hen—–14 lbs Tom—-23 lbs Purpose and Type: Egg Laying and Meat

Broad Breasted White Turkey

Weights: Hen—–22 lbs (at 20 wks) Tom—-34 lbs (at 20 wks) – Purpose and Type: Meat; Production; Commercial

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