Broad Breasted White Turkey

With a great feed conversion rate, good livability, and a large amount of breast meat, White Turkey is the most popular choice for turkey meat! Their light color and white pin feathers make for a very clean look after dressing. By processing at 20 to 24 weeks, toms reach about 30 to 40 pounds and hens about 14 to 20 pounds.

Do Broad Breasted White turkeys lay eggs?

They are not kept for eggs. This is a meat turkey, processed at 20 to 24 weeks. Broad Breasted turkeys also can't mate naturally because of their size. Folks sometimes search for them as Broad Breast White or white turkey poults.

How big do Broad Breasted White turkeys get?

Hens reach about 14 to 20 pounds and toms about 30 to 40 pounds by processing. They have a great feed conversion rate and white pin feathers that dress out clean.

Can I order only hens or only toms?

Our turkeys are straight run only, boxed as hatched, so expect a mix of toms and hens.

Are Broad Breasted White turkeys cold hardy, and what is their temperament?

They are generally calm. They are heavy birds that need dry housing and don't move well in the cold, so plan a sheltered setup. Start poults on a 26 to 28% turkey starter.

Do you ship Broad Breasted White turkey poults?

Yes. We ship by USPS to every state except Hawaii, and you pick your ship week in the cart from the weeks we are hatching this breed. Order minimums change by season, and your cart shows the current minimum before checkout. Every order is covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. If they don't arrive alive, call us within 48 hours and we will make it right. Count your chicks when you get them home.

What is the difference between Broad Breasted White and Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys?

The White grows bigger and dresses out cleaner thanks to its white pin feathers. The Orlopp Bronze has darker meat, a coppery bronze look, and a reputation for being docile and hardy.