Some in Wood Co.
The Narragansett turkey is a breed of Meleagris gallopavo which descends from a cross between the eastern wild turkey and the domestic turkey. According to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, the Narragansett turkey is a "historic variety, unique to North America" and is named for Narragansett Bay. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Meleagris gallopavo
Rank: Breed
Skin color: black, gray, tan, and white feathers
Country of origin: New England
Mass: Male: 22 – 28 lbs (Large Adult, Juvenile), Female: 12 – 16 lbs (Large Adult, Juvenile)
Did you know: The Narragansett sometimes has bars of white feathers on its wings due to a genetic mutation not found outside the United States. wikipedia.org
Dad raised some white turkeys for a couple years outside Gatesville. Kept them in a corral and clipped their wings so they would stay in. Sittin outside on the back porch one morning drinkin coffee and he heard some gobbling coming from the woods. One of his jakes called back. A native hen walked out of the woods and flew over the fence and they did the deed. Never saw any results though.
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