Royal Palm Turkey

$15.31 – $45.59

Considered a rare breed of turkey, a heritage turkey and admitted into the American Standard of Perfection in 1977, the Royal Palm turkey is considered to be a little smaller than other heritage turkeys and fends for themselves very well. They have a beautiful color pattern and are very useful around the farm for insect reduction. They are capable of breeding naturally and do go broody.

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Breed Facts

  • Poultry Show Class: Turkeys
  • Weights: Hen—–10 lbs
    Tom—-16 lbs
  • Purpose and Type:  Laying Eggs; Exhibition
  • Egg Color: Off White with brown specks
  • Egg Production: Poor
  • Egg Size: Large to Extra Large
  • Temperament: Active
  • 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 in 1977
  • TLC:  Threatened Status, considered a Sustainable Heritage Turkey Breed.
  • Breeder Farm Source:  “Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm” developing our bloodline or strain of Royal Palm Turkey Breed since 1978.
Sex

Hatching Eggs, Male, Female, Unsexed