Royal Palm Heritage Turkey
The Royal Palm Turkey is a striking heritage breed known for its beautiful, contrasting plumage and high-quality meat. Developed in the United States, this breed is prized for its eye-catching appearance, gentle temperament, and flavorful, tender meat.
Key Features:
Appearance: The Royal Palm turkey has a distinctive color pattern, with white feathers accented by black-tipped feathers on the wings, tail, and body. The contrast of black and white gives them a stunning, regal look. Males (toms) are larger with a broad chest and elegant posture, while females (hens) are more petite but equally attractive.
Size: Royal Palm turkeys are medium-sized birds. Toms typically weigh around 15-20 lbs, while hens are smaller, weighing about 8-10 lbs. Despite their moderate size, they are well-muscled and suitable for meat production.
Meat Production: The Royal Palm is valued for its flavorful, tender meat. While not as large as some other turkey breeds, they produce high-quality meat that is rich, juicy, and flavorful. Their slower growth rate contributes to superior meat texture.
Temperament: Known for their calm and friendly nature, Royal Palm turkeys are social and easy to handle. They are typically not aggressive, making them a good choice for both small flocks and backyard settings. Their friendly demeanor also makes them a popular choice for families.
Hardiness: Royal Palm turkeys are hardy and adaptable to different climates. They thrive in free-range environments and can handle both warm and cold weather with proper shelter and care.
Summary:
The Royal Palm Turkey is a beautiful heritage breed known for its striking black-and-white plumage and flavorful, tender meat. Calm and friendly, they are well-suited for free-range farming and small flocks. Their exceptional meat quality and attractive appearance make them a popular choice for traditional, high-quality turkeys.
*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.
