Blue Slate Turkey

The Blue Slate Turkey, also called the Slate or Lavender Turkey, is a rare heritage variety known for its distinctive blue-gray to slate-colored feathers. It was recognized by the American Poultry Association in 1874. The Livestock Conservancy

Quick Facts

• Origin: North America
• Scientific name: Meleagris gallopavo
• Color: Ash blue, slate gray, sometimes with black flecks
• Uses: Exhibition, heritage farming and meat production
• Male weight: Up to about 33 lb (15 kg)
• Female weight: Up to about 18 lb (8 kg)
• Food: Quality poultry/turkey feed, grains, greens and natural forage
• Nature: Active foragers; temperament can vary with breeding and socialization
• Special feature: Its unusual blue-slate plumage makes it a distinctive heritage turkey. The Livestock Conservancy

🌿 Blue Slate Turkey at Wingsland

The Blue Slate Turkey is an eye-catching bird for visitors to Wingsland Exotic Park, Nellipoyil, especially because of its unusual plumage and impressive size.