Turkeys

🚨 I have two young turkeys ready for new homes, a Royal Palm and one Midget White. 

 

The Midget White is a breed of domestic turkey named for its white plumage and small stature. The breed is the smallest standard variety of turkey, a broad-breasted variety of fowl which looks like a miniature version of a commercial Broad Breasted White turkey. While they may be smaller than that 26 lb Thanksgiving dinner, who wants turkey leftovers for 87 days! They are perfect for homesteading, smaller families, roasted, fried, and our favorited SMOKED! We have poults available and processed birds in season. Contact us to be in the wait list! 

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A Little About The Breed:

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• Heritage Breed: They are considered a heritage breed, meaning they retain historic characteristics that are not found in most modern, commercial turkey breeds. 

• Conservation Status: They are currently listed as "Watch" by The Livestock Conservancy. 

• Size: They are the smallest standard variety of turkey, with toms reaching 18-20 pounds and hens around 10-12 pounds, according to Earthlife.net. 

• Plumage: They have white feathers, hence the name "White" in their breed. 

• Temperament: They are known for being friendly, docile, and good-natured, making them suitable for homesteading and small farms. 

• Reproduction: Midget Whites can mate naturally and reproduce without artificial insemination. 

• Egg Production: Hens can lay 60-80 fertile eggs per year. 

• Meat Quality: They are known for their delicious, tender, and juicy meat. 

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Other Notable Points:

• They were developed in the 1960s by Dr. J. Robert Smyth at the University of Massachusetts, according to Wikipedia. 

• They are often confused with Beltsville Small Whites, but were bred from different lines. 

• Midget Whites are a good choice for homesteads and small farms due to their manageable size and friendly nature.