How much do Royal Palm turkeys sell for?

Quantity Pricing

Quantity	Price
1 – 19	$14.99
20 – 39	$14.24
40+	$13.79

Are Royal Palm turkeys good eating?

The Royal Palm Turkey is arguably one of the prettiest birds out there, and for a good reason. This bird is far too small to be used for commercial meat production, although some smaller scale farms will raise the Royal Palm turkeys for meat.

Are Royal Palm turkeys rare?

Considered a rare breed of turkey, the Royal Palm turkey is considered to be a little smaller than other heritage turkeys and fends for themselves very well. They have a beautiful color pattern and are very useful around the farm for insect reduction.

How big does a Royal Palm turkey get?

Primarily kept as an exhibition bird, or on small farms, it lacks the size for large scale commercial use. Toms usually weigh 16 to 22 lbs and the hens 10 to 12 lbs….Royal Palm turkey.

Royal Palm turkey
Country of origin	Lake Worth, Florida
Traits
Skin color	white with bands of metallic black
Egg color	red and black

How long do Royal Palm turkeys live?

10 years
The royal palm turkey male lives for just over a year normally, the average lifespan of a domesticated turkey, however, is, typically, 10 years. Royal palm turkey can breed naturally unlike other varieties like broad breasted turkey, which needs artificial insemination due to its smaller size.

Do Royal Palm turkeys fly?

The Royal Palm Turkeys Are Considered a Flight Risk. The Royal Palm turkeys are active, thrifty and excellent foragers. They are also very good flyers. Another interesting fact about these birds is they are one of the few turkeys which are not primarily raised for meat production.

What do Royal Palm turkeys eat?

Royal Palm turkeys average weight is between 10-15 pounds, making them a medium sized breed that is easier to handle. You can train fairly wild turkeys to eat out of your hands with dried mealworms and millet seeds. They also love treats like romaine lettuce, grapes, and cabbage.

What is the lifespan of a Royal Palm turkey?

At what age do Royal Palm turkeys start laying?

These turkeys become sexually mature at 5 to 6 months of age and females will lay an egg every other day in the spring and early summer beginning at 6 or 7 months old.

Are Royal Palm turkeys aggressive?

The toms are noted for being non-aggressive, and the hens are particularly good mothers.

Can Royal Palm turkeys fly?

How long do turkeys live for?

Wild turkey: 3 – 5 years
Domestic turkey: 10 years
Turkey/Lifespan

Can Royal Palm turkeys be used for meat?

Unlike most turkeys, the Royal Palm is primarily an ornamental and exhibition variety. This bird is far too small to be used for commercial meat production, although some smaller scale farms will raise the Royal Palm turkeys for meat.

What does a Royal Palm turkey look like?

The feathers of the Royal Palm Turkey will be mostly white. However, there will be a small black outline around them. This will give them a distinctive look. The back of the bird will be completely black, as will their beard. Honestly, this is an incredibly beautiful breed of turkey. Is This Turkey Breed Used for Shows?

When is the best time to order a Royal Palm turkey?

Seasonal/Shipped April thru Late July. Your total order requires ANY 3 birds to ship. Considered a rare breed of turkey, a heritage turkey and admitted into the American Standard of Perfection in 1977, the Royal Palm turkey is considered to be a little smaller than other heritage turkeys and fends for themselves very well.

How many royal palm turkeys are there in the world?

This means that there is an estimated global population of less than 5,000 Royal Palm turkeys. If you are interested in turkey conservation, or preservation, this makes a fantastic project bird. Any individual interested in showing a turkey would definitely want to look into the Royal Palm.