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Turkeys

Bronze Turkeys: Large, Meaty Birds for Holiday Feasts

Not raised for eggsCold hardyHeat hardy

Breed specifications

Broad Breasted Bronze at a glance

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

Much like theĀ Broad Breasted White, the Bronze is as large and meaty as its counterpart. Its size makes it the perfect bird to raise on your own for holiday gatherings. The mature female weighs 23 pounds at 20 weeks, and the males will mature at about 33 pounds. Poults have tan down feathers with dark markings and pink feet.

Varieties

Common questions

Broad Breasted Bronze questions, answered

Is the Broad Breasted Bronze cold and heat hardy?

The Broad Breasted Bronze is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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