Buyer question
Are Bourbon Red turkey poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Bourbon Red turkey poultry 4 out of 5 for beginners (good first turkey).
Source: the Bourbon Red turkey poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Bourbon Red turkey poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Bourbon Reds are a heritage turkey from Bourbon County, Kentucky, with rich red-brown feathers and white wing and tail feathers. They mate naturally, forage well and are calm, which makes them a popular homestead turkey.
- Best fit
- Homesteads, heritage
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
Heritage turkeys grow slower than commercial birds, taking six to seven months to market weight.