Blue Slate Heritage Turkey
The Blue Slate Heritage Turkey is a visually stunning and rare heritage breed known for its soft blue-gray plumage, gentle temperament, and excellent natural foraging ability. Often admired for their elegant, slate-colored feathers—sometimes with subtle lacing—these turkeys add beauty and value to any homestead or heritage conservation flock.
As a true heritage breed, Blue Slates grow at a natural pace, developing strong bones, robust health, and exceptional hardiness. Their meat is renowned for its rich, traditional flavor and firm texture—highly sought after by chefs and farm-to-table growers who appreciate authentic heritage-quality poultry.
Blue Slate hens typically lay small to medium cream-colored eggs and are known for their good mothering instincts. These turkeys thrive in free-range settings where they can forage, roam, and express their natural behaviors, making them an ideal choice for small farms and sustainable operations.
Breed Highlights:
Purpose: Heritage meat, breeding programs, conservation flocks
Temperament: Calm, friendly, and easy to handle
Hardiness: Excellent foragers; strong natural vigor
Feather Color: Stunning slate blue, sometimes with lavender or darker lacing
Growth: Natural heritage growth rate; superior meat quality
Best For: Homesteads, small farms, outdoor foraging setups, and heritage breed enthusiasts
SHIPPING POLICY
Turkeys ship April through August on Mondays and Wednesdays (excluding holidays). Orders will be scheduled based on availability. We will make every effort to ship your chicks during your preferred month and week; however, exact timing cannot be guaranteed. You will receive an email confirmation as soon as your hatch/ship date is scheduled.
If you have any date restrictions, please list them in the “Add a Note” section at checkout.
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Quantity Discount 10+
