Crollwitzer (Pied) turkey
The Crollwitzer, or Pied, is an ornamental white turkey laced with metallic black. It is a popular exhibition bird.
The Crollwitzer (Pied) is a pure-bred turkey breed in the PCGB Light class. Its origin is given as Europe. It appears on the RBST Watchlist as a priority breed, so keepers of pure stock help conserve it.
It is kept in light form. Recognised colours: Pied (Crollwitzer).
It lays cream, speckled eggs.
Compiled from poultryclub.org, rbst.org.uk, turkeyclub.org.uk, en.wikipedia.org. See sources
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Identity
- Species
- Turkey
- Type
- Pure breed
- PCGB class
- Light
- Origin
- Europe
History
Turkey Club UK says it has existed in Europe since the 1700s. America's similar Royal Palm appeared in Florida in the 1920s and was accepted in 1971.
Appearance
White, with each feather ending in black. The tail has a black band near a white tip, and the breast looks like fish scales. Light horn beak, light brown eyes. Turkey Club UK standard weights: mature stag 9–10 kg, mature hen 5.4 kg.
Recognised colours
Pied (Crollwitzer)
Size and weight
- Forms
- Light
Eggs
- Egg colour
- Cream, speckled
- Notes
- The club says it suits egg production better than meat.
Temperament
Not recorded yet.
Hardiness
Not recorded yet.
Broodiness
Not recorded yet.
Flying
Not recorded yet.
Suitability
Not recorded yet.
Conservation status (RBST)
A priority breed on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Watchlist, listed as Pied / Crollwitzer.
Breed club
- Turkey Club UK, umbrella · Website
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