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.
Hatching heritage-breed turkey eggs can be a great experience for your homestead. Read about Amanda’s technique using an incubator.
Amanda has hatched turkey poults allowing a broody turkey hen to set and hatch her babies. Read about the considerations on allowing your hen to set.
Today the Presidential turkey pardon is an annual American tradition that is celebrated every Thanksgiving. Many people wonder how this odd tradition came to be. Let’s dive into the history of how the President got involved with giving one turkey a second chance each November on the White House lawn.
Amanda and Sarah with the Meyer Hatchery customer service team raised heritage turkeys to gain valuable knowledge to share with you on the blog.