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Narragansett Turkeys in the Heritage Breed Spotlight

Narragansett pair

The Narragansett was one of the earliest domestic turkey varieties in the American colonies. Once commonly found foraging in colonial farmyards, Narragansett turkeys eventually lost favor to faster growing and therefore more cost-effective industrially developed broad-breasted turkeys. Today, however, these picture-perfect Pilgrim-era turkeys are making a comeback due to their exceptional hardiness, self-sufficiency, and superior […]

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Heritage Breed: The Narragansett Turkey

Heritage Breed: The Narragansett Turkey

A picture-perfect Pilgrim-era turkey, the Narragansett was developed by early settlers as a cross between Norfolk Black turkeys brought from Europe and local wild turkeys. Having its origins in Rhode Island, the turkey was named after the state’s Narragansett Bay. It was once a common feature in farmyards, but eventually lost favor to more cost-effective […]

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