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Turkeys

Bourbon Red Turkeys: Rare Heritage Birds from Kentucky

Not raised for eggsCold hardyHeat hardy

Breed specifications

Bourbon Red at a glance

Purpose
Not raised for eggs, not an egg layer
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes
Chick

The Bourbon Red turkey received its name from Bourbon County, Kentucky. The Bourbon Red is a rare heritage breed. Maturing at 20 weeks, females weigh about 16 pounds, and the male about 25 pounds. The Bourbon Red turkey breeds true and is a purebred. There is an order minimum of 20 and ships separately.
Bourbon Red poults (poults are what baby turkeys are called) are tan in color with pink legs and beaks.

Common questions

Bourbon Red questions, answered

Is the Bourbon Red cold and heat hardy?

The Bourbon Red is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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