{"id":3104,"date":"2021-05-16T05:29:59","date_gmt":"2021-05-16T05:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/?p=3104"},"modified":"2023-01-06T23:30:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T23:30:59","slug":"blue-slate-turkey-a-z-animal-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/blue-slate-turkey-a-z-animal-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Slate Turkey: Orgin, Characteristics, Size, Eggs &#038; More Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is Turkey a breed with a bad appearance? We bet you haven\u2019t met a <strong>Blue Slate Turkey<\/strong> before.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blue Slate Turkeys<\/strong> have existed for a long time. However, they belong to rare breeds that are classified as endangered species.<\/p>\n<p>What is unique about this chicken so that people hunt it so much? Join us to find out the complete information about this rare turkey.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Blue Slate Turkey origin<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Strangely, the origin of Blue Slate Turkey remains unclear. The most commonly mentioned theory is that the breed crossed between a Norfolk Black and a white bird in the 1800s.<\/p>\n<p>This turkey breed became extremely popular in the 1900s. However, they gradually became less and less popular in numbers and are now listed by the Rare Breed Survival Trust as a group in danger of disappearing.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What does a Blue Slate Turkey look like?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A Blue Slate Turkey usually comes in three characteristic colors: blue (accompanied by dark spots on the feathers), solid blue, or solid black. Their heads, necks, and tails are red to the blue-white color band. The beard of these slates are black, and their beaks are horns.<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Slate Turkey size is quite mid-size, and a Blue Slate Turkey hen is usually lighter than a male.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5fIJ-gsluPg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/best-food-plots-for-turkeys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> What is a Good Food Plot for Turkey<\/a>? Plots can bring wild turkeys to you or keep your farmed turkeys well-fed. Learn more!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Types of Blue Slate Turkeys<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Based on the color differences of Blue Slate Turkey characteristics, we usually differentiate this breed into three types.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The first is the Slate. This is the most typical with slate, or ashy blue feathers ad scattered black specks.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The second is the Blue type, with solid, grayish-blue males and bluish-gray females.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The last is Black \u2013 solid black. They have pink feet and legs to distinguish them from other species easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What are Blue Slate Turkeys used for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Because of the outstanding and beautiful color fur, blue slate turkeys are raised the most for pets. Their owners often take them to exhibitions, as well as poultry contests.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, like any other turkey, they are also raised for meat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3106\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-breed.jpg\" alt=\"blue slate turkey breed\" width=\"680\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-breed.jpg 680w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-breed-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-breed-600x475.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-to-incubate-turkey-eggs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Incubate Turkey Eggs<\/a>. We show you how to incubate turkey eggs with and without an incubator!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What do Blue Slate Turkeys eat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing as easy as feeding a Blue Slate Turkey. Poultry foods are good to feed your turkeys.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, they can provide themselves in the natural environment with plants and insects. Be sure to feed them more fruits and vegetables and keep the eating area clean \u2013 your chickens will thrive.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/what-to-feed-a-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to feed a Turkey?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>How big do Blue Slate Turkeys get?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Blue Slate Turkey\u2019s weight is only 39 to 60 pounds (18 to 27 kg) per bird. Precisely, Blue Slate Turkey chicks typically weigh 23 pounds (10 kg). This figure for young hens is lower, only 14 pounds (6.3 kg) for a young hen.<\/p>\n<p>Since this turkey is not raised for the primary purpose of meat, the individuals of the species are usually of medium size.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/where-do-turkeys-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">where Turkeys sleep?<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>How long do Blue Slate Turkeys live?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Blue Slate Turkey lifespan lasts an average of 5 to 9 years. This is quite a long life expectancy compared to other conventional breeds, especially Toms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3108\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/raising-blue-slate-turkey.jpg\" alt=\"raising blue slate turkey\" width=\"680\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/raising-blue-slate-turkey.jpg 680w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/raising-blue-slate-turkey-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/raising-blue-slate-turkey-600x454.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-long-do-quails-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Long Do Quails Live in Captivity<\/a> and in the Wild? We explore different US-native quail species and how long they live!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can Blue Slate Turkeys breed naturally?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, Blue Slate Turkeys can mate and generate offspring naturally.<\/p>\n<p>Like all turkey species, Blue Slate Turkeys will look for partners to mate and eventually go broody to give birth. And this whole process can happen naturally.<\/p>\n<p>The feather\u2019s color is also a random genetic product from crossing two breeds with different genes. And when crossbred, depending on whether the gene is dominant or recessive, the color of the chicken feathers will differ. And now, Blue slate turkey is classified as \u201cHeritage Turkey.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Are Blue Slate Turkeys good layers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The answer is not really.<\/p>\n<p>Blue Slate Turkey egg production is just as normal as other chickens, with one egg per day on average. However, if you keep this breed to get eggs, I think it\u2019s not very practical.<\/p>\n<h3>When do Blue Slate Turkeys lay eggs?<\/h3>\n<p>Typically, Blue Slate Turkeys lay eggs in the first half of the year, i.e., summer and spring.<\/p>\n<p>However, this does not mean that the entire breed has such behavior. Some Slate turkeys may oddly lay in the fall or at other unexpected times. Therefore you should observe the signals from your bird to predict the most accurate time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/when-do-quails-lay-eggs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When Do Quails Start Laying Eggs Regularly<\/a>? Here\u2019s when you can expect your quails to produce eggs (and the environment that produces the most)!<\/p>\n<h3>What do Blue Slate Turkey eggs look like?<\/h3>\n<p>Blue Slate Turkey egg color is a lovely light brown or cream. There are also spots on the eggshell, but very small, even tiny, not as big as a quail egg.<\/p>\n<p>You will easily recognize a Slate Turkey egg as it is quite unique compared to other bird eggs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3109\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-eggs.jpg\" alt=\"blue slate turkey eggs\" width=\"680\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-eggs.jpg 680w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-eggs-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-eggs-600x409.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How much does a Blue Slate Turkeys cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Blue Slate Turkey\u2019s price will be slightly different from other domesticated breeds. A Blue Slate Turkey poult usually costs between $15 and $20. It is because this breed is raised for non-commercial purposes.<\/p>\n<h3>Where to buy Blue Slate Turkeys?<\/h3>\n<p>You can buy Blue Slate Turkeys directly from farm breeders. If that isn\u2019t the case, you can purchase reputable third parties like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purelypoultry.com\/blue-slate-turkey-poults-p-457.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purely Poultry<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welphatchery.com\/turkeys\/blue-slate-turkey-straight-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welp Hatchery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A reputable buying source will assure the clear origin and the best health for your poultry from the very beginning moment of hatching eggs. So, keep in mind, always buy the bird from trustworthy sellers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Other Facts about Blue Slate Turkey breed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Are Blue Slate Turkeys good to eat?<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t be surprised when we say: the Blue Slate Turkeys are delicious! Blue slate turkey meat is not flaky but firm, moist, and flavorful.<\/p>\n<p>Those looking for a nutritious dish cannot ignore it because slate meat is darker, even the breast. Christmas and thanksgiving wouldn\u2019t be perfect without turkey, right?<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> How to <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/baby-turkey-a-z-how-to-raise-feed-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raise Baby Turkey<\/a> correctly?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>2. Are Blue Slate Turkeys friendly?<\/h3>\n<p>In general, Blue Slate Turkeys and other turkey varieties are pretty easy to tame and become friendly to humans.<\/p>\n<p>However, you need to treat them with care, as sometimes the behavior of birds will surprise you, especially the males.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3107\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-raised-for-meat.jpg\" alt=\"blue slate turkey raised for meat\" width=\"680\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-raised-for-meat.jpg 680w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-raised-for-meat-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blue-slate-turkey-raised-for-meat-600x436.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\"><\/p>\n<h3>3. Are Blue Slate Turkeys easy to keep?<\/h3>\n<p>Taking care of a Blue Slate Turkey is easy if you buy it from a reputable source, to ensure that your chickens are free of pathogens. Just by providing them clean habitat and proper nutrition, this turkey breed will grow healthily.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, since this breed is intentionally bred to create a good appearance, it is quite possible and even quite common to have problems such as poor eyesight or blindness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/turkeys-ducks-live-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can You Put Ducks and Turkeys Together<\/a>? Ducks and turkeys can live together. Follow these tips!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>An information summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Blue Slate Turkey<\/strong> may be a rare breed, but nurturing and caring for them will not be a problem if you have the most complete information about this beautiful bird.<\/p>\n<p>Choose for yourself a reputable place to buy, with enough knowledge (especially on the care and nutrition of turkeys) and your chickens will be in excellent condition!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Turkey a breed with a bad appearance? We bet you haven\u2019t met a Blue Slate Turkey before. Blue Slate Turkeys have existed for a long time. However, they belong to rare breeds that are classified as endangered species. What is unique about this chicken so that people hunt it so much? 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