Description
Not to be mistaken for the Broad Breasted Bronze turkey, the Heritage (Standard) Bronze turkey has been around for most of American History. It originated by crossing the Wild Eastern Turkey with the domesticated turkeys brought over by early European Colonists. The cross resulted in a vigorous, larger turkey than the one brought over by the colonists and was tamer than the wild Eastern turkey. Colored the same as the Broad Breasted Bronze turkey they were known in the early 1700s but did not take the name of Bronze until in the 1800’s. It was recognized by the American Poultry Association in 1874.
The Heritage (Standard) Bronze took a back seat when the Broad Breasted Bronze became the commercialized favorite breed; however, there were dedicated breeders who kept the Heritage (Standard) Bronze turkey alive with their efforts. We used seed stock from Fred Farthing to start our breeding program for the Heritage Bronze Turkey. The Heritage (Standard) Bronze is a longer living, slower growing turkey than the Broad Breasted Bronze; but is able to breed naturally and is very good at foraging. This makes them a favorite of the homesteader or family farmer. The average weight of a Heritage (Standard) Bronze tom is 25 lbs and the young turkey hen is 16 lbs, this can vary either way depending on the turkey and feed. Cackle Hatchery® is proud to offer this turkey for your selection, the Bronze Standard turkey.
We can not ship turkeys to Hawaii.
Samantha Thomas (verified owner) –
I ordered 4 bronze this year and received 5! They are my first turkeys and all are amazing. We ended up with 2 toms and 3 hens! I will definitely be ordering more next season. Cackle hatchery has been the best and will not order from anywhere else! I’ve never received a dead bird, and they always throw one extra in!
aneiford (verified owner) –
I ordered these turkeys and received them this summer. All arrived very healthy and happy. I had never ordered chicks before and was a little worried especially since everyone says turkeys have higher mortality rates, but all 8 that I ordered are thriving and growing nicely. They have a really nice temperament and are easy to work with. Will definitely order from cackle again.
caramia1328 (verified owner) –
We have loved everything about these turkeys and our experience with cackle. Shipment went great, the poults were healthy, and super smart. Unfortunately a fox got some of them but we will definitely use cackle in the future.
Tosha –
Wonderful Birds
I ordered 8 turkeys last year and they all were wonderful birds. One decided she was a house pet and she’s sticking around for another season. Very healthy and loving with so much character. Thank you all so much for providing such excellent birds.
YEET –
awsome
I like cackle hatchery, good chicks and very good living rate when shipping
R Rowland –
Happy customer
I could not be more pleased with my 1st order from Cackle love all my chicks but especially the turkeys
Mark Illinois February 2014 –
Just a customer message
I have ordered through Cackle Hatchery for the past few years and have been very happy with the service. This spring (2016), I expect to be raising chickens and turkeys. I am overwintering some standard bronze turkeys and hoping that they will reproduce this spring. This year we raised 30 turkeys to slaughter and I am hoping to do about the same next season.
Larry December 2015 –
Cackle Hatchery
Liked your youtube video!