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The Slate Heritage Turkey, also known as the Blue Slate, is one of the most elegant and eye-catching heritage breeds. Its soft blue-gray plumage, sometimes accented with flecks of darker slate or pale lavender tones, gives it a calm yet regal look that stands out in any flock.
At Little Yardley Farm, our Slate Heritage Turkeys are raised naturally on open pasture with plenty of sunshine, grass, and foraging opportunities. They are a hardy, self-reliant breed that adapts well to small farms and homesteads. Their strong immune systems and good foraging instincts make them easy keepers for both new and experienced poultry owners.
The Slate Heritage Turkey is an old American breed, originally developed in the 1800s. It remains a favorite among heritage poultry keepers for both its distinctive coloration and exceptional flavor. Mature toms usually reach 20–23 pounds, while hens average 12–14 pounds at maturity.
Slate Turkeys are known for their calm, curious personalities and friendly nature. They interact well with other farm animals and are an excellent choice for families who enjoy hands-on care with their birds. Because this is a true heritage breed, Slate Turkeys reproduce naturally, allowing you to hatch your own poults each spring and maintain a self-sustaining flock.
Beyond their beauty, Slate Heritage Turkeys are prized for their delicious, well-balanced meat. Their slower growth allows for natural muscle development and rich flavor that surpasses commercial varieties. The texture is tender yet hearty, making them a perfect choice for homesteaders and small farms that value quality over quantity.
At Little Yardley Farm, every bird is raised with care and respect. Our turkeys enjoy fresh air, quality feed, and daily outdoor access. We avoid the use of growth hormones or routine antibiotics, believing that healthy animals raised right produce the best food possible.
We take pride in preserving heritage breeds like the Slate Turkey to ensure these lines continue for generations to come.
Farm Pickup, Scheduling & Local Delivery Option
All live turkey purchases from Little Yardley Farm are available for local pickup only at our farm in Rutledge, Tennessee, unless other arrangements have been made. Once your order is placed, you’ll receive an email with pickup details, directions, and times. We typically schedule pickups on Fridays and Saturdays between 9 AM and 2 PM, but we’re happy to arrange an alternative time if needed — just contact us before your visit.
To protect the health and well-being of our birds, we do not ship live turkeys. However, we understand that travel isn’t always easy for everyone. For an additional fee, we’re willing to meet at an agreed location after an online purchase has been completed. This convenience fee is based on mileage from our farm to the meeting point and calculated according to the current federal per-mile travel reimbursement rate published by the IRS.
Customers need to bring a secure carrier or crate that is the proper size for safe transport home. For questions about care, feeding, or available breeds, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re always happy to help make your experience with Little Yardley Farm as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Delivery Fee Policy
At Little Yardley Farm, we understand that not all customers can make the trip to our farm in Rutledge, Tennessee. While we do not offer shipping for live animals, we’re happy to meet customers at a mutually agreed-upon location after an online purchase has been completed.
Delivery or meeting fees are determined by the distance from our farm and are calculated using the current IRS standard mileage rate, a nationally recognized measure for fuel and travel expenses. (For 2025, this rate is $0.67 per mile, round trip.)
Because travel times and fuel costs vary, we’ll provide an exact total before confirming your delivery arrangement. This fee must be paid prior to the meetup. At the time of pickup or delivery, customers are required to bring their own secure carrier or crate to safely transport their live animal home.
Our goal is to make pickup and delivery as simple, safe, and transparent as possible while maintaining the health and well-being of our animals.
More From Our Farm
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