A Look At Bourbon Red Turkeys For Sale
The last word most people would use to describe a turkey is beautiful. The name brings visions of hundreds of birds in a pen waiting to become Thanksgiving dinner for millions of Americans. Another vision might be of a wild turkey that roams freely in rural areas across the nation. Most people are unaware of the variety of specialty breeds available in this country. Today you can find bourbon red turkeys for sale in most areas of the country.
This breed of turkey was created in Kentucky in the early nineteen hundreds through intermixing various colorful breeds until the proper characteristics and colors were attained. The color became a deep chestnut red with white tail and wings. The tail has a band of red through the tail feathers that give the toms an exotic look when they strut.
While they were very popular as a meat bird in the early nineteen thirties and forties they like most other breeds of turkey lost their appeal when they were replaced by the white turkey we know so well today. However they have regained favor in the past twenty years and are becoming a popular addition to the holiday tables across America. Breeders have also increased their numbers during this period but there are still too few to be removed from the "watch" lists.
The young toms usually weigh in slightly over fifteen pounds when dressed for cooking. Hens weigh three of four pounds less than the toms. You can find mature birds that weigh over thirty pounds. Mature birds are best for breeding and few are sold for the table. The carcass of these birds has a clean, smooth look because the their white pin feathers do not stain the skin.
These birds can be kept as pets because they have such a non-aggressive demeanor about them. Their coloring also makes them a popular choice for the gentleman farmer with a small acreage where they can roam and forage on their own. They breed naturally and in the fall the faces of the toms change from gray or white to blue to attract females.
When planning to purchase one of these birds for Thanksgiving or Christmas you must pre-order them well in advance. Because the birds forage in addition to their regular feed the weights may vary from what you ordered. Orders are taken in full pound accruements and you will be kept advised as to the differences in actual dressed weight.
You may want to search the internet to see if there are any local producers of this turkey. If not you will find that many of them will ship the bird to you in a frozen state if you pay the shipping costs. If there is a local dealer you may find that he contracts with a butcher in your area and you will be able to pick it up there.
Purchasing this type of turkey may offer you and opportunity to experience one of the best meals in memory or if the bird is alive you may find that a turkey makes a fine family pet.
This breed of turkey was created in Kentucky in the early nineteen hundreds through intermixing various colorful breeds until the proper characteristics and colors were attained. The color became a deep chestnut red with white tail and wings. The tail has a band of red through the tail feathers that give the toms an exotic look when they strut.
While they were very popular as a meat bird in the early nineteen thirties and forties they like most other breeds of turkey lost their appeal when they were replaced by the white turkey we know so well today. However they have regained favor in the past twenty years and are becoming a popular addition to the holiday tables across America. Breeders have also increased their numbers during this period but there are still too few to be removed from the "watch" lists.
The young toms usually weigh in slightly over fifteen pounds when dressed for cooking. Hens weigh three of four pounds less than the toms. You can find mature birds that weigh over thirty pounds. Mature birds are best for breeding and few are sold for the table. The carcass of these birds has a clean, smooth look because the their white pin feathers do not stain the skin.
These birds can be kept as pets because they have such a non-aggressive demeanor about them. Their coloring also makes them a popular choice for the gentleman farmer with a small acreage where they can roam and forage on their own. They breed naturally and in the fall the faces of the toms change from gray or white to blue to attract females.
When planning to purchase one of these birds for Thanksgiving or Christmas you must pre-order them well in advance. Because the birds forage in addition to their regular feed the weights may vary from what you ordered. Orders are taken in full pound accruements and you will be kept advised as to the differences in actual dressed weight.
You may want to search the internet to see if there are any local producers of this turkey. If not you will find that many of them will ship the bird to you in a frozen state if you pay the shipping costs. If there is a local dealer you may find that he contracts with a butcher in your area and you will be able to pick it up there.
Purchasing this type of turkey may offer you and opportunity to experience one of the best meals in memory or if the bird is alive you may find that a turkey makes a fine family pet.
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