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.
For maximum meat production, it is best to process your turkeys between 16 and 22 weeks of age. These birds are a carefully developed hybrid, selectively bred over many generations for rapid growth and high meat yield. Because they have been bred for their large size and meatiness, they cannot breed naturally.
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| Unsexed |
• Available
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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.