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eritage Turkeys have free range at Whitmore Farm. In the evening, these friendly birds settle into their own ark.
In 2006 we raised Standard Bronze, White Holland, Royal Palm, and Slate turkeys. In 2007 we raised Chocolate, Narragansett, and a different bloodline of Standard Bronze. Both years, the Standard Bronze consistently out performed the other varieties in size and carcass quality. So, we decided to focus on the Standard Bronze for our breeding program.
Standard
Bronze
Standard Bronze turkeys are probably what most people think of when they picture a turkey. It was the predominate turkey raised on farms until the white turkey took over in mid-20th century. The goal of our breeding program is a solid, meaty bird with good foraging instinct.
Rave Reviews
Whitmore
Farm would like to thank all of our Holiday Turkey customers! We are glad to
hear great things about our organic heritage birds. We are already planning to
meet your turkey needs again next year.
It was FABULOUS! I brined it then convection roasted it (3.25 hrs) and it was very
tasty. We were sort of afraid that there wouldn't be enough white meat, so
Carol made a turkey breast. Your turkey was WAY tastier than the turkey breast
(which was organic, etc. from wholefoods). -- Eileen from Washington DC
...The turkey was DELICIOUS, SUPERB, DIVINE!! It was tender and moist and
enjoyed by the whole family. We are definately planning to purchase one
next year (if they are available). I'm sure all of your customers had the same experience... -- Linda from Maryland
Will: The turkey was delicious, I love dark meat and this was so
flavorful. My wife and teenage daughter raved about it.
Again, thank your partner for the delightful tour around the farm on
Saturday, the kids had a terrific time.
I'm sure we'll be back in the spring to try some lamb and the chickens.
-- Bob Betker, Virginia
Hi Kent,
I just wanted to write you a quick note
to let you know that the heritage turkey was fantastic!
We brined it like you recommended and it was possibly the juiciest,
most flavorful turkey that we have ever eaten! The lamb and fresh eggs
were also very good (had a couple of double yolk ones!). We wish that we
lived closer and were able to stop by and re-provision more often. -- Liisa A. Palmer, PhD