Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys
| Sex | Order | 1 to 15 | 16 to 63 | 64+ |
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| Unsexed | $17.00 | $14.00 | $10.00 |
Broad-Breasted Bronze Turkeys are fast-growing birds that produce generous amounts of meat, similar to Broad-Breasted White Turkeys. Their dark feathers feature a metallic sheen with light edging on the tail feathers, giving them the classic look of a traditional wild turkey and making them the quintessential Thanksgiving bird. This variety is popular among small farm flocks and commercial breeders alike.
Broad-Breasted Bronze Turkeys typically reach processing weight between 16 and 22 weeks. These birds are a carefully developed hybrid, selectively bred over many generations for rapid growth and high meat yield. Because they are hybrids, Broad-Breasted Turkeys cannot be reproduced by breeding a male and female together. For their health and well-being, these turkeys are best kept until their processing age of 16–22 weeks.
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| Unsexed |
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• Limited Availability (<10 birds)
Broad-Breasted Bronze Turkeys are the iconic image of a Thanksgiving turkey, combining classic appearance with fast growth and exceptional meat production. Their rich, dark feathers shimmer with a metallic bronze sheen, accented with light edging on the tail feathers—giving them a look very similar to wild turkeys. This makes them a favorite choice for both small farm flocks and commercial breeders who want a traditional-looking turkey with excellent meat quality.
These birds are fast-growing and heavily muscled, reaching processing weight between 16 and 22 weeks. Broad-Breasted Bronze Turkeys are a carefully developed hybrid, refined over many generations to maximize growth rates and meat yield. Because they are a hybrid, they cannot reproduce true-to-type by breeding males and females, so each flock must be purchased rather than bred on-site for continued production.
While they thrive in well-managed farm environments, Broad-Breasted Bronze Turkeys are best kept only until their processing age. Their rapid growth and large size mean they are not suited for long-term breeding or free-range survival beyond a few months. That said, within their ideal timeframe, they are hardy, resilient, and provide the high-quality meat and classic appearance that make them so popular.
Whether you’re planning a small homestead flock, raising birds for meat, or want that perfect traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece, Broad-Breasted Bronze Turkeys are a dependable, visually stunning, and highly productive choice.