🦃 Turkey breed
Slate Turkey
Meat Origin: United States
Slate Turkey at a glance
| Eggs / year | — not yet sourced |
|---|---|
| Egg color | Cream / Speckled |
| Egg size | Large |
| Cold hardiness | Excellent |
| Heat tolerance | Good |
| Size | ♂ 23 lb · ♀ 14 lb≈ approx |
| Temperament | Calm · Alert |
| Space / bird | ~12 sq ft |
| Purpose | Meat |
| Broodiness | Often |
| Origin | United States |
Sources: APA Standard of Perfection / Livestock Conservancy · varies / seasonal — left blank. Blank fields are left empty — never invented.
Pros & cons
Pros
- +Very cold-hardy
- +Docile & good with families
- +Will hatch and raise her own chicks
- +Good meat bird
Cons
- −Active — may need taller fencing
Derived from the specs above — not opinion.
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Slate Turkey — frequently asked questions
- What color eggs does a Slate Turkey lay?
- cream / speckled.
- How big does a Slate Turkey get?
- males about 23 lb, females about 14 lb.
- What is the Slate Turkey temperament like?
- Typically calm, alert.
- Is the Slate Turkey cold-hardy?
- Cold hardiness: Excellent.
- Can the Slate Turkey handle heat?
- Heat tolerance: Good.
- What is a Slate Turkey good for?
- Kept mainly for meat.
- Does the Slate Turkey go broody?
- This breed goes broody often.
- Where does the Slate Turkey originate from?
- The Slate Turkey originates from United States.
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