Broad Breasted Bronze
The Broad Breasted Bronze Turkey is a large, fast-growing commercial breed known for its impressive size and excellent meat production. Developed from heritage turkeys, this breed is prized for its flavorful, tender meat, particularly in large quantities.
Key Features:
Appearance: The Broad Breasted Bronze turkey has dark, bronze-colored feathers with a beautiful iridescent sheen. Males (toms) are much larger than females (hens) and have broad, muscular chests and thick bodies. The breed's appearance is both striking and robust.
Size: This breed is one of the largest turkey varieties, with toms typically weighing between 25-30 lbs and hens around 15-20 lbs. Their broad, muscular build makes them ideal for meat production.
Meat Production: Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys are primarily raised for their meat, which is tender, juicy, and flavorful. Their size and fast growth make them an ideal choice for commercial meat production, with a high yield of breast meat. However, they do not reproduce naturally and must be artificially inseminated due to their size.
Temperament: Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys are generally calm but can be less active than heritage breeds due to their large size. They are more focused on meat production rather than personality, and they do best in managed environments where their size and dietary needs can be met.
Hardiness: While these turkeys are hardy and adapt well to various climates, their large size makes them less suited for free-range environments compared to heritage breeds. They require proper shelter and care to prevent injuries and ensure good health.
Summary:
The Broad Breasted Bronze Turkey is a large, commercial breed known for its impressive size and high-quality meat production. With fast growth and excellent meat yield, they are a popular choice for commercial turkey farms, though their large size limits their natural reproduction and free-range suitability. Their tender, juicy meat makes them a top choice for consumers.
*Turkeys are sold as straight run only and will not be sexed.
PICKUP POLICY
Orders for local pickup will be available on the Saturday you select. While we strive to fulfill your requested pickup date, please note that we cannot guarantee the order will be ready at that time.
Once your order is scheduled, you will receive an email confirmation. Additionally, the Friday before your scheduled pickup, you will receive a confirmation email detailing your order, including confirmation that all chicks hatched as expected and any additional pickup information.
Orders must be picked up during the week they are scheduled. Any orders not picked up by the scheduled date will be considered abandoned and will not be rescheduled. Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds on abandoned orders.
This policy also applies to orders with shortages (where not all breeds hatched as expected). In such cases, any remaining chicks on the order must still be picked up as scheduled. You will have the option to replace any shortages with other chicks that are in stock at the time.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once poultry leaves our store. Be sure to check your box of chicks before you leave.
