Turkeys

Slate turkeys are medium-sized turkeys when fully grown. Their main coloring—a blue color ranging from solid to ashy—came about due to two genetic mutations. One mutation is recessive, while the other is dominant, with both producing the blue slate color but in different shades. Hens are typically a lighter shade than toms. These turkeys might also have some black flecks on their feathers; however, it’s considered a defect if they have white or brown flecks. Wattles, throats, and heads range from red to bluish-white, while beaks are horn-colored. Beards are black, eyes are brown, and the toes are pink. Though less documented than other turkeys (meaning this breed tends to have more variables in coloring), they usually come in three color phases. These include blue with black flecks, completely black, or completely blue-gray.

Life Span: 5-9 YEARS

Weight: Males 23 LBS | Female 14 LBS

The Bourbon Red is an American breed of domestic turkey. It is named for its reddish-brown plumage and for its area of origin, Bourbon County, Kentucky, where it was developed in the last years of the nineteenth century. The Bourbon Red is a tall, high-breasted turkey, characterized by its deep mahogany-red body color. The wing primaries and secondaries are white, as are the main tail feathers. The beak is dark at the base, lightening to a horn-color at the tip. The shanks and feet are a deep reddish horn in young birds, becoming pink with maturity

Life Span: 7-10 YEARS

Weight: Male 23 LBS | Female 14 LBS

The Narragansett has plumage with black, gray, tan, and white feathers. It resembles the Bronze turkey but has feathers of gray or dull black replacing the Bronze's distinctive coppery coloring. The Narragansett sometimes has bars of white feathers on its wings due to a genetic mutation not found outside the United States. It has a black beard, a horn-colored beak, and a mostly featherless head and neck which range in color from red to blueish white.

Life Span: 14 YEARS

Weight: Male 25 LBS | Female 14 LBS

Height: Male 48 INCH | Female N/A