We love our turkeys on our homestead – We have a range of turkeys including Domestic & Narragansett heritage turkeys. They are fascinating creatures and are a stunning addition to any homestead/farm/large garden. One thing we didn’t know before raising our turkeys was how well they flew and how easy they were to keep …
The Narragansett turkeys are a breed of domestic turkey developed in Rhode Island in the early 20th century by crossing two wild American turkeys. The first recorded breeding was done by George W. Henshaw at his farm near Pawtucket Falls on July 1, 1916. He crossed a Rhode Island Red male to a Rhode Island …
Heritage Turkey Breeds and their characteristics
Narragansett Turkeys, best known for their early maturation, excellent meat quality and egg production, come in a patterned combination of black, tan, gray and white. It is not a rarity to see white wing bars, but only originated from those bred in the United States. This is due to a genetic mutation. This pattern is …
How to butcher a turkey We have found raising our own turkeys for meat to be an extremely rewarding process, and it has made us appreciate meat even more. Plus the taste of the meat does not even compare to shop bought – you will wonder why you have never done it before. We raise …
There isn’t a much prettier turkey than the Narragansett. These brightly coloured birds are bred mainly for their meat, which makes them particularly suited for farmers who value heritage breeds. History of Narragansett Turkeys The Narragansett breed was developed from a cross between two native breeds of turkeys in the 1800, the Narragansett and the …
How to Determine the Sex of Turkey Chicks. The first thing you need to know about turkeys is that a baby turkey is actually not called a turkey chick but a turkey poult. We will refer to them as chicks in this article but the proper terminology is a poult when referring to young …
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An Introduction to Narragansett Turkeys The Narragansett turkey is a breed of Meleagris gallopavo which descends from a cross between the eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) and the domestic turkey. They are deemed to be a heritage turkey breed. They are known for their large size, meaty breasts, and distinctive orange coloration. The average …
