Thinking about adding turkeys to your flock? Learn the key differences between Broad-Breasted and Heritage turkeys—including size, growth rate, reproduction, meat quality, and sustainability—to choose the best fit for your goals.
Storey’s Guide To Raising Turkeys by Don Schrider is our Book Of the Month selection for May. This book is a must-have to grow turkeys well.
Meyer Hatchery helps you raise broad-breasted turkeys with success. Read how the broad-breasted turkey came to exist and how to raise them.
Processing a turkey is similar to processing a broiler chicken, but you’ll need to be aware of a few differences and ensure you have the right equipment to handle a large turkey.
Hatching heritage-breed turkey eggs can be a great experience for your homestead. Read about Amanda’s technique using an incubator.