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[[Image:Fancy turkey.jpg|thumb|250px|A Royal Palm tom]] |
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The '''Royal Palm''' is a [[breed]] of [[domestic turkey]]. One of the few turkeys not primarily [[selective breeding|selected]] for meat production, the Royal Palm is best known as an ornamental bird with a unique appearance. Primarily kept as an exhibition bird, or on small farms, it lacks the size for large scale commercial use. Tom's usually weight |
The '''Royal Palm''' is a [[breed]] of [[domestic turkey]]. One of the few turkeys not primarily [[selective breeding|selected]] for meat production, the Royal Palm is best known as an ornamental bird with a unique appearance. Primarily kept as an exhibition bird, or on small farms, it lacks the size for large scale commercial use. Tom's usually weight 16 to 22 lbs and the Hens 10 to 12 lbs. |
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A relative newcomer among [[List of turkey breeds|turkey breeds]], birds with the similar plumage first appeared in the 1920s, but the Royal Palm was not accepted in to the [[American Poultry Association]]'s [[Standard of Perfection]] until 1971. In Europe, it is sometimes called the Crollweitzer, Pied or Black-laced White. |
A relative newcomer among [[List of turkey breeds|turkey breeds]], birds with the similar plumage first appeared in the 1920s, but the Royal Palm was not accepted in to the [[American Poultry Association]]'s [[Standard of Perfection]] until 1971. In Europe, it is sometimes called the Crollweitzer, Pied or Black-laced White. |
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Revision as of 08:31, 19 November 2009
The Royal Palm is a breed of domestic turkey. One of the few turkeys not primarily selected for meat production, the Royal Palm is best known as an ornamental bird with a unique appearance. Primarily kept as an exhibition bird, or on small farms, it lacks the size for large scale commercial use. Tom's usually weight 16 to 22 lbs and the Hens 10 to 12 lbs.
A relative newcomer among turkey breeds, birds with the similar plumage first appeared in the 1920s, but the Royal Palm was not accepted in to the American Poultry Association's Standard of Perfection until 1971. In Europe, it is sometimes called the Crollweitzer, Pied or Black-laced White.
Along with the decline of most heritage turkey breeds after the adoption of the Broad Breasted White by the turkey industry, Royal Palms are a very endangered breed today. The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy categorizes the breed as critical on its watchlist, the highest priority of conservation. It is also included in Slow Food USA's Ark of Taste, a catalog of heritage foods in danger of extinction.
The toms are noted for being non-aggressive and the hens are particularly good mothers.
References
- Ekarius, Carol (2007). Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds. Storey Publishing. ISBN 9781580176675.
- "Royal Palm". American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
- "Royal Palm Turkey". Ark of Taste. Slow Food USA. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
External links
- Royal Palms at feathersite.com
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