Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Turkeys
• Weights: Hen—————-14 lbs
  Tom———-23 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Egg Laying and Meat; Exhibition
• Egg Color: Off White with brown specks
• Egg Production: Poor
• Egg Size: Large to Extra Large
• Temperament: Active
• Fertility Percentage: 60-75%
• Broody: Setters
• Mating Ratio: 7 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2+ feet
• Country of Origin: North America
• TLC: Watch Status
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the Standard of Perfection in 1874
• Breeder Farm Source: “Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm” developing our bloodline or strain of pure Blue Slate Turkey breed since 1976. .