Pastured Heritage Turkeys — FarmPal
Slow-growing heritage breeds raised on pasture for premium Thanksgiving and holiday markets. Focus on quality and story over volume.
Species Involved
Heritage turkeys (Bourbon Red, Narragansett, Royal Palm, Bronze)
Key Principles
- •Heritage breeds take 6-8 months vs. 4 months for commercial
- •Slow growth develops superior flavor and texture
- •Turkeys are excellent foragers (insects, grass, seeds)
- •Seasonal production for holiday markets
- •Premium pricing covers longer grow-out
Infrastructure
Portable roost structures (turkeys roost high)
Day-range system with portable shelters
Electric netting for predator protection
Shade structures for summer
Brooder setup for poults (first 6-8 weeks)