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The Lavender/Blue Slate Turkey

The Lavender/Blue Slate Turkey is a breed of domestic turkey that is known for its slate gray color of its plumage. It is a rare and heritage breed that can provide both meat and eggs for its owners.

Lavender/Blue Slate turkeys are large and heavy birds, with males weighing between 18-30 lbs and females weighing between 14-18 lbs. They have a striking plumage that makes it stand out among other turkeys. The standard variety has a slate gray color with black markings on the head, neck, back and tail.

The Lavender/Blue Slate turkey is known for its calm and friendly personality. It is not aggressive or noisy and gets along well with other turkeys and poultry. It is also curious and sociable towards humans and can be easily tamed and handled.

The Lavender/Blue Slate turkey is a rare and heritage breed that needs conservation efforts to preserve its genetic diversity and quality. Here are some additional facts about the Lavender/Blue Slate turkey:

• It is a rare and heritage breed that has fewer than 5,000 breeding birds in North America.
• It is a good egg-laying breed, producing between 80-100 eggs per year on average.
• It is a good meat bird, with a broad breast that yields a large amount of lean meat.
• It is a calm and friendly bird that is easy to care for.
• It is available for adoption from some breeders.