Norfolk Black Turkey Breed Profile
The Norfolk Black, also known as the Black Spanish or Black Turkey, is a British breed of domestic turkey native to England in the county of Norfolk, raised for its meat, originally black turkeys were a relative rarity among New World herds, however, Europeans were very selective about this breed until it became predominant.
Black turkeys are very strong and resistant birds, with a docile temperament, but some birds can become very aggressive, and they can be highly dependent on the selection by their breeder, today they are raised mainly for the production of meat since the meat has a superior flavor. The ‘black turkey’ is universally considered the most archaic breed of turkey in the UK.
Norfolk Black
The black turkeys were sent to the holds of the ships on the transatlantic crossin...