Historically, the American Bronze Turkey has been the most popular turkey variety in the US. Its exact origin is obscure though it does include a cross between the eastern species of North American wild turkey and the domestic turkeys brought by colonists from Europe. The Bronze variety is stately in appearance. Bronze turkeys stand four feet tall, with a fifteen to eighteen inch tail AND a six foot wing span and varying bronze feathers. Toms weigh up to 36 pounds and hens up to 20 pounds. Today, the Broad-breasted Bronze is no longer used by the turkey industry, but it is promoted for seasonal, small-scale production
Our fledgling farm is nestled in a wooded holler through which Bullard Creek runs through. We have a pastured laying flock of hens, heritage turkeys, and heirloom veggies in our no-till, organically grown market patch. Look for Spence and Carla at the West Fork Farmers market. We're also looking into pastured beef, broilers, and pigs - let us know if you'd be interested. Hope to see you soon,
Spence
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At Antiquity Oaks, we specialize in raising heritage breeds of livestock naturally. We raise pastured chickens and free-range heritage turkeys, as well as grass-fed, heritage pork and lamb. We have Nigerian dwarf goats and use their milk to make luxurious soap. We also have a small garden where we grow heirloom vegetables without the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
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We are dedicated to farming animals and plants by non-industrial, grass based standards. All of our animals are free to be what they are. We currently have heritage breed chicken eggs. Our plans for 2009 include, heritage turkeys for the holidays, meat chicken through the summer months, eggs all year. We have a year round horseback riding school. Future plans include pastured beef, swine, sheep and goat.
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Asgard Farm is a small family farm following the sustainable agriculture model of the Salatin family's Polyface Farm. We produce pastured poultry in "chicken tractors" and free range eggs that follow our livestock on a pasture rotation. In addition to all the sunshine, insects, seeds, fresh air, clean water and grass they can get their beaks on, they also receive a completely antibiotic/medication free, animal protein free feed.
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Babcia's Farm (pronounce 'Bopchee's') is located on the borders of Barre, Hardwick and Petersham. We produce certified organic vegetables as well as pastured, organic chicken, turkey and eggs. Chickens and turkeys are raised in moveable chicken houses and receive fresh pasture daily. They are available by preordering. Give us a call for more details.
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