Buyer question
How big do Bourbon Red turkey poultry get?
Our Animal Library lists the Bourbon Red turkey poultry at toms 23–33 lb, hens 14–18 lb (adult weight).
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.
What to weigh
Heritage turkeys grow slower than commercial birds, taking six to seven months to market weight.