Cackle Hatchery Bourbon Red Turkey - Not Sexed

Description

The Bourbon Red Turkey is a rare breed of the heritage turkey and was admitted into the American Standard of Perfection in 1909. Developed in Pennsylvania and taken to Kentucky with the long rifle, this breed later was given the name Bourbon Red from its popularity from Bourbon County, Kentucky. The Bourbon Red turkey is another of the turkeys with a beautiful color pattern and makes a good farm and backyard turkey.

Features

• Weights: Hen: 14 lbs, Tom: 23 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Egg Laying and Meat, Exhibition
• Egg Color: Off White with brown specks
• Egg Production: Poor
• Egg Size: Large to Extra Large
• Temperament: Active
• Gender Accuracy: 100%
• Fertility Percentage: 60-75%
• Broody: Setters
• Mating Ratio: 7 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2+ feet
• Country of Origin: North America
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the Standard of Perfection
• TLC: Watch Status, considered a Sustainable Heritage Turkey Breed.

Specifications

• Sex: Straight Run (Male and Female)