Heritage Turkey Manual
Heritage Turkeys on Pasture
So you want to raise Heritage Turkeys. You have heard about their great flavor, their healthy immune systems, and their perfect fit for pasture-based production. But where do you turn for good information on Heritage turkey production? Most of the readily available information on turkey husbandry has been written primarily for the Broad Breasted turkey, and the books written for the Heritage – or Standard – turkeys are out of print. Though some information in the modern publications apply, the differences are critical to the health and management of Heritage turkeys.
Raising Heritage Turkeys on Pasture pulls together the best of the historic production information appropriate for Heritage turkeys and the best of modern health management. It addresses production from poult to processing, and marketing from packaging to distribution.
With best wishes to you as you explore pasture-rearing Heritage Turkeys!
Selecting Your Best Turkeys for Breeding
Learn from Master Breeders how to evaluate your flock and select your best turkeys for breeding. If you’re interested in advancing your skills, and are committed to conserving excellent birds, this book is for you. The effort you invest will improve the quality and uniformity of your flock over time, and will secure heritage, standard-bred turkeys for the next generation. Learn the techniques here!
The second edition of this book will be released in late 2026 and will be available in print or e-book. Stay tuned! Until then, the original edition is available here for download.
•Chapter 1 – The Definition and History of the Heritage Turkey
•Chapter 2 – Proper Conformation of the Birds