Bourbon Red Turkey Breed Profile
The Bourbon Red Turkey is a reddish-brown plumage turkey whose feather tips are topped with a narrow black border, with white feathers. The tail is white with a red transverse stripe at the tip. Bourbon Red Turkey is one of the turkey breeds recognized by the British Standard for Poultry.
Bourbon’s red turkey breed is strong and hardy, wild game genes make them less susceptible to common poultry diseases. But it is recommended to take the breed to specialists who vaccinate them so that they can get stronger. It is always wise to develop the habit of checking their dense plumage for any symptoms of parasite infestation. This will help keep them out of control and prevent them from spreading to other herds in the yard.
Bourbon Red Turkey History and Origin
The Bourbon Red Turkey is a br...