Giant White Turkeys are broad-breasted birds and are very popular because of their size and white, easy-to-dress feathering. Our Nicholas strain hens reach 25 pounds, and the toms as much as 45 pounds.
They are yellowish brown
(dirty yellow) as babies, then turn white.
Raise Giant White Turkeys for your own Thanksgiving dinner, or to sell. These birds are known for their fast growth, good livability, and great feed conversion.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to ship turkeys to Alaska.
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QUICK STATS
Type:
Turkeys
Heritage Breed:
no
Meat Production:
best
Weeks to Maturity:
24
Male Mature Weight:
45 lbs
Female Mature Weight:
25 lbs
AVAILABILITY
This breed may be available for future dates.
The table below shows availability for the next several weeks.Click here to show all hatch dates for this season.
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Q&A
Why can’t you ship Turkeys to Alaska?
The extra time they spend in transit, traveling to Alaska, is quite stressful for the turkeys.
We are sorry we are unable to provide any turkey poults to our Alaska customers.
Can a broad breasted Tom breed a heritage breed hen?
It is unlikely for the Broad Breasted tom to breed a hen. Due to the large breast, it is quite difficult for the tom to successfully mount the hen.
Can a Tom of a heritage breed such as a Bourbon Red or Blue Slate breed a Broad Breasted White hen?
It is quite possible for a heritage breed tom to breed a Broad Breasted White turkey hen.
When is the best time of season to purchase turkeys to raise . I‘be tried to order 30-40 assorted turkeys but all said out of stock ?
We only hatch the Giant Whites from the last week of March until the first week of June each year.
Is there a minimum purchase on turkeys like there is on chicks?
Yes. The minimum order for turkey poults is 15 birds.
I have two giant white turkeys, 5-6 months old. How can I tell if they are male or female?
Males are larger in size and heavier in weight compared to females. Males will have larger beards.
Females head will be smaller and more fine-featured. Females will also be more vocal when picked up.
About how long does it take for them to reach butchering size. I want to butcher them for Thanksgiving, not sure when I should start them.
They are normally full grown at 22 weeks — but are typically butchered at 16-18 weeks, depending on what size your looking for.
Is it possible to mix an order of meat birds and a few turkey chicks?
Sorry, the only assortment we carry that mixes turkey poults and chicks is our Homesteader's Delight, but that includes layer breed chicks and not meat varieties.
How well do these birds breed?
The giant whites are not able to reproduce on their own. Their breast is too large.
Can I order a mix of Broad Breasted Bronze and Giant White turkeys to reach the 15 minimum order?
Yes, you may order a variety of turkey breeds to reach the 15 turkey poult shipping minimum.
HugeBe warned these are big will not fit standard plucker these we had to do by hand. Ours were 34.5 lbs and 32lbs. If you don't mind plucking or skinning these are for you. We will do smaller for us next time but great big bird and flavor great!
Christina
mixedI have only had them a few months, but had a few to die right away. Of the ones that are left 4 have developed leg problems and can hardly walk. I am hoping they will make it to butcher time but may have to do it earlier for the few stuggling.
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