Black Spanish Turkeys
$20.00Black Spanish turkeys are one of the oldest heritage breeds. They are known their black plumage with a metallic sheen. This breed is both beautiful and functional, making it a great option for farmers or backyard enthusiasts looking for a reliable dual-purpose turkey.
Toms typically weigh 20–23 pounds, and hens weigh 12–14 pounds. Black Spanish turkeys are hardy, good foragers, and thrive in free-range environments. They are also excellent layers and they have flavorful, high-quality meat. Their calm and friendly nature also makes them easy handle and raise.
Blue Slate Turkeys
$20.00As the name suggests, Blue Slate turkeys are easily recognized by their slate-blue feathers that range from light gray to a deep, smoky blue. They are a medium-sized turkey with a calm demeanor and excellent foraging ability.
Toms weigh 20–23 pounds, and hens weigh 12–14 pounds, and they are hardy, active, and well-suited for free-range living. They produce high-quality, flavorful meat and are excellent layers making them popular among farmers and turkey enthusiasts.
Bourbon Red Turkeys
$20.00Bourbon Red turkeys are a popular heritage breed characterized by chestnut-red plumage highlighted by white wings and tail feathers. This is a medium-sized turkey with toms weigh 23–28 pounds, and hens weigh 14–16 pounds.
Bourbon Reds are hardy, great foragers, and thrive in free-range environments. They produce flavorful, high-quality meat and are also known to be reliable layers. Their calm, friendly temperament makes them easy to raise.
Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys
$17.00Broad-Breasted Bronze Turkeys are fast-growing birds that produce generous amounts of meat, similar to Broad-Breasted White Turkeys. Their dark feathers feature a metallic sheen with light edging on the tail feathers, giving them the classic look of a traditional wild turkey and making them the quintessential Thanksgiving bird. This variety is popular among small farm flocks and commercial breeders alike.
For maximum meat production, it is best to process your turkeys between 16 and 22 weeks of age. These birds are a carefully developed hybrid, selectively bred over many generations for rapid growth and high meat yield. Because they have been bred for their large size and meatiness, they cannot breed naturally.
Broad Breasted White Turkeys
$20.00If you are looking to buy a turkey breed that delivers unmatched size, meat production, and efficiency, our Broad Breasted White Turkeys are the bird for you. Broad Breasted White Turkeys are the industry standard and a top choice for both commercial growers and backyard farmers. These turkeys come from premium Aviagen genetics to ensure exceptional growth rates, high meat yield, and outstanding feed conversion.
Broad Breasted Whites are bred specifically for their ability to grow rapidly and produce large, meaty carcasses. These turkeys reach market weight quickly. Toms average 45 pounds and hens average 25 pounds at maturity. Holiday markets, family gatherings, and large-scale production are reasons to purchase the Broad Breasted White.
Heritage Turkey Assortment
$17.00Looking to raise a diverse and beautiful flock of turkeys while at the same time saving on cost? The Hatchery Choice Heritage Turkey Package is the perfect option. This package gives you a chance to get some of our most popular breeds, including Black Spanish, Blue Slate, Narragansett, Standard Bronze, and White Holland.
When you order this package, you’ll receive a variety of healthy, lively poults, chosen by Metzer Farms. Turkey breeds in your order will be based on our availability at the time of shipment, which may result in only receiving ONE breed. Each breed offers distinct qualities in appearance, temperament, and size. This mix offers something for everyone.
Narragansett Turkeys
$20.00Narragansett turkeys are a beautiful and historic breed making them great for farmers, homesteaders, and backyard flocks. Their feathers are a unique mix of black, gray, tan, and white. They are a calm breed, and they are easy to handle. They do well in both free-range and managed environments.
This heritage breed grows quickly and is excellent for meat and egg production. Toms typically weigh 22–28 pounds, and hens weigh 12–16 pounds. Narragansetts are hardy, great foragers, and they don’t wander far from home when given space to roam. If you are looking for a sustainable and low-maintenance breed, the Narragansett is a great choice.
Standard Bronze Turkeys
$20.00Standard Bronze turkeys are one of the most iconic and historic breeds, known for their stunning metallic bronze feathers and large size. This heritage breed is a favorite for those looking for a traditional, productive turkey.
Toms weigh 25–36 pounds, and hens weigh 16–20 pounds. They are reliable layers and they produce high-quality, flavorful meat. Standard Bronze turkeys are excellent foragers and hardy birds that thrive in free-range environments.
White Holland Turkeys
$20.00White Holland turkeys are a long standing turkey breed, known for their long history in American farming. They have white feathers, and they are large with toms typically weighing 25–36 pounds, and hens weighing 16–20 pounds.
White Hollands are active foragers and they do well living in free-range environments. Their calm temperament makes them easy to raise and manage and their hardiness makes them a good choice for backyard living. They also are known for their high-quality meat.
