It has been a long haul since the start of the TCUK, RBST and PCGB project, but this week saw the first delivery of turkeys under the scheme. On Sunday 09/04/2017 we delivered a trio of Crollwitzers to Scotland and saw them safely and happily into their amazing new home. Unfazed by the 8 hour trip up the hens were…
2016 National Poultry Show Best Turkey at Show Diane Tanners Crollwitzer won Best Turkey at show.Very well deserved, a super example combined with an immaculate presentation.. Heritage Turkeys: Well, what a great show it was for us; Reserve Champion TurkeyBest Opposite SexBest FemaleBest BlueBest NarragansettBest Bourbon Red A full list of show results will be posted on the TCUK website in due course.
Today we acquired a pair of British White turkeys and these are to form the nucleus of a new breeding program at Heritage Turkeys. There is so much that is unknown about these delightful birds and it is going to be interesting to undertake background research to find out more about them, and to initiate a breeding program to ensure…
We were really pleased with the two birds that entered. Sadly there were not many birds entered in the turkey classes, but Malcolm Thompson the turkey judge made some nice comments about our birds afterwards. Norfolk Black Hen: First in Class and Best of Breed, Kingsbridge Show Crollwitzer Stag: First in Class and Best of Breed, Kingsbridge Show