Turkeys breed profile
Narragansett
- Heritage
- U.S. (Rhode Island)
- large
- Temperament: calm
- Heritage
- Conservancy: Watch
Narragansett is one of the original American heritage turkey varieties — historically a Northeast specialty. Premium direct-marketing fit for heritage Thanksgiving programs.
Production & size
Mature size and output.
Female weight
14–18 lbs
Male weight
22–33 lbs
Reproductive traits
Gestation
28 days
Seasonality
seasonal
Maternal
good
Health & climate
Parasite resistance
good
Heat tolerance
good
Cold hardiness
good
Humidity tolerance
good
Common health concerns
- Smaller seedstock pool than Bourbon Red
Management requirements
Experience
some experience
Housing
basic shelter
Fencing
standard
Feed system
pasture, grain supplement
Market access
Commercial market
limited
Direct-market appeal
excellent
Premium potential
Yes
Slow Food USA Ark of Taste designation drives premium positioning.
Primary purposes