Turkeys

[Poultrylover5]

Is it possible for heritage turkeys and broad breasted turkeys to mate? What if i took a heritage tom over a broad breasted hen, would that work?

 

[Molpet]

Yes r2elk did that a few years ago. BB toms breasts usually are too big and get in the way.

 

[Poultrylover5]

Yes r2elk did that a few years ago. BB toms breasts usually are too big and get in the way.

Do they have to be artificially inseminated that way or can it occur naturally?

 

[Molpet]

Do they have to be artificially inseminated that way or can it occur naturally?

Naturally heritage tom over BB

 

[Poultrylover5]

OK thank you, that’s all i needed to know, thank you for your time.

 

[Poultrylover5]

One last question. If i had a blue slate turkey could it still work with a BB hen?

 

[Molpet]

One last question. If i had a blue slate turkey could it still work with a BB hen?

Yes
Any heritage variety tom will work.