Turkey breeds & varieties
43 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SKellyBronze
Origin: GB
BronzeCrisp SkinDeep FlavourFlavour Focused
ADindon de Barbezieux
Origin: FR
Athletic CarcassCharente AssociationDeep FlavourDeeply Savoury
ADindon de Licques
Origin: FR
AromaticFestiveFrench RegionalMoist
ADindon de Challans
Origin: FR
Fine FleshFine TextureFrench RegionalGastronomic
ANorfolk Black
Origin: GB
Black PlumageClassic BritishEnglish TraditionalFestive
ADindon de Janzé
Origin: FR
Approachable PremiumBrittany OriginClean FlavourFrench Regional
ADindon du Gers
Origin: FR
Farm PoultryFlavour FirstFrench RegionalGascon Character
AWild Turkey
Origin: MX, ES, US
Athletic CarcassDark Meat DominantFibrous BreastGame Bird
ADindon Noir des Landes
Origin: FR
AssertiveBlack PlumageDark CharacterExcellent Confit
AEastern Wild
Origin: US
DarkEastern ForestsFirmForest Game Character
ADindon de Gimont
Origin: FR
FestiveFlavourfulFrench RegionalGascon Market Origin
AOsceola
Origin: US
Extremely LeanFlorida EndemicGame ForwardIntense
ARidley Bronze
Origin: GB
AromaticFlavour SelectedFree Range FocusJuicy Breast
ADindon de Lozère
Origin: FR
AromaticClear FlavourFirmFirm Aromatic Meat
ADindon de Sologne
Origin: FR
FlavourfulForest NotesForest TerroirFrench Regional
AMerriam
Origin: US
Clean Intense FlavourClean SavouryDense TextureLean
ARio Grande
Origin: US
BoldBold FlavourBrush CountryDark Legs
ABourbon Red
Origin: US
Balanced White And DarkDual Purpose BalanceFine GrainFlavour Forward
ADindon de Rennes
Origin: FR
ApproachableBalanced MoistureBalanced Table QualityBreton Table Style
AGould
Origin: MX, US
AssertiveAssertive FlavourBright SavouryDense
ASweetgrass
Origin: US
Clean Sweet-SavouryFirmFlavour FocusedForage Forward
ACambridge Bronze
Origin: GB
BalancedBalanced CarcassBritish BronzeBronze Character
ANarragansett
Origin: US
Balanced CarcassCrisp SkinDual PurposeFlavourful
BJersey Buff
Origin: US
AromaticBuff PlumageFlavourfulGentle Sweetness
BRonquieres
Origin: BE
Deep FlavourFirmFirm MeatFlavourful
BBlack Spanish
Origin: ES, US
Black PlumageDark Meat StrengthFirmGood With Spices
BStandard Bronze
Origin: US
AromaticBalanced MeatBronze PlumageDeep Flavour
BCrimson Dawn
Origin: US
BoutiqueDistinctiveFull FlavourGood With Smoke
BBlack
Origin: ES, GB, US
Black PlumageDeep FlavourFirmFlavour Forward
BBronze
Origin: US
Bronze PlumageFarm CharacterRoast DepthSavoury
BBlue Slate
Origin: US
BalancedBlue-Slate PlumageFlavourfulGood Gravy Drippings
BSlate
Origin: US
Clean FlavourFlavourfulGood Stock BonesHeritage
BAuburn
Origin: US
Auburn PlumageFirm GrainHeritageJuicy When Rested
BWhite Holland
Origin: NL, US
Clean FlavourDelicateHeritageJuicy Dark Meat
CChocolate
Origin: US
Earthy Dark MeatHeritage CharacterHeritage TypeMedium Frame
CBeltsville Small White
Origin: US
CompactEven CookingFamily ScaleFamily Size
CLavender
Origin: US
CleanFarm CharacterFine TextureHeritage Type
CMidget Bronze
Origin: US
Bronze PlumageCompactDarker Meat RatioFlavourful For Size
CRoyal Palm
Origin: US
CompactDelicate RoastFine GrainedFlavourful
CMidget White
Origin: US
Backyard ScaleHigh Skin RatioMildPetite
CBroad Breasted Bronze
Origin: US
Bronze PlumageCommercial Heritage LookDarker Dark MeatHigh Breast Yield
DBroad Breasted White
Origin: US
CommercialFast GrowingHigh Breast YieldJuicy When Brined
FHybrid Commercial
Origin: US
CommercialConsistentFast GrowingHigh Breast Yield