Narragansett Heritage Turkey
The Narragansett Turkey is a heritage breed known for its striking plumage and excellent meat quality. Originating in the northeastern United States, this turkey is prized for its flavor, tenderness, and ability to thrive in free-range environments.
Key Features:
Appearance: The Narragansett turkey has a beautiful, slate-gray and white plumage with a distinctive, speckled pattern. Males (toms) are larger, with broad chests and a regal appearance, while females (hens) are smaller but equally attractive. The breed also has a red, fleshy snood (the fleshy protuberance on the beak) and wattles under the chin.
Size: Narragansett turkeys are medium to large in size, with toms typically weighing around 18-25 lbs and hens about 10-12 lbs. Their well-muscled bodies and strong legs make them ideal for meat production.
Meat Production: This breed is highly valued for its flavorful, tender meat. The meat is known for its rich taste and juicy texture, often preferred for roasting and holiday meals. Narragansetts mature more slowly than commercial turkeys, resulting in superior meat quality.
Temperament: Narragansett turkeys are generally calm and friendly. They tend to be more docile than some other turkey breeds and are often easier to handle. They are social birds and do well in free-range environments, where they can forage and roam.
Hardiness: The Narragansett is a hardy breed that adapts well to a range of climates. They thrive in free-range environments and can handle both hot and cold weather with proper shelter. They are known for being more disease-resistant compared to some commercial turkey breeds.
Summary:
The Narragansett Turkey is a heritage breed known for its attractive plumage and excellent, flavorful meat. Calm and hardy, they are perfect for free-range farming and offer superior meat quality due to their slow growth and natural upbringing. This breed is a great choice for those seeking a traditional turkey with rich, tender meat for special occasions.
*Turkeys are sold as straight run only and will not be sexed.
SHIPPING POLICY
Turkeys are shipping April through the end of July every Monday and Wednesday (excluding holidays). We will do everything we can to get your chicks scheduled based on your preferred ship month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will arrive during that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is reserved. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page. Please read through our Guarantee and Policies for more information.
PICKUP POLICY
Orders made for local pickup will be available for pickup Friday & Saturday the week your order is scheduled. We will do everything we can to get your birds scheduled for pickup based on your preferred month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will be available at that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is scheduled. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page.
Orders must be picked up the week they are scheduled. Any orders not picked up will not be rescheduled and will be considered abandoned. We do not offer refunds on abandoned orders. This applies to orders that are shorted (not all breeds hatched out as expected). On orders that are shorted, remaining chicks on order will need to be picked up as scheduled.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once poultry leaves our store. Be sure to check your box of chicks before you leave.
