To promote the truly traditional varieties of heritage turkey we are taking an example to the Malvern Show. We will be found in the RBST tent and hope you find time to come along and talk turkey…
Quite a while ago Newquay Zoo approached us to supply traditional turkeys for their Village Farm. This request fitted perfectly the joint project between Heritage Turkeys, RBST, TCUK and PCGB for placing traditional breeding groups in key locations. So after an early start on Saturday we delivered a trio of Crollwitzers at Newquay Zoo, and were delighted to see them…
Well where did that year go… Regards the Heritage Turkeys, TCUK and RBST joint turkey project a lot was achieved with a few breeding groups being placed in key locations. In particular we have Buffs well placed and breeding, and it is now a case of networking and selecting and managing them sensibly. Other varieties such as Bourbon Reds, Crollwitzers and Norfolk…
As you know both TCUK and RBST, with PCGB support, have combined forces to undertake a number projects this year. The intention is to raise awareness about traditional heritage varieties of turkey, with any funds raised going toward key projects to help secure them for future generations. As part of that project, we were invited to join the RBST tent…