White Holland
(Illustration from 1887)
The White Holland is an old variety of
Broad Breasted White, which is now the most common turkey breed in the world.[2] They were also the base for creating the also rare Beltsville Small White breed.[3]
Standard weights are today 36 pounds for a tom and 20 for a hen. The Holland is currently listed as "threatened" by
Standard of Perfection mostly now does not distinguish between White Holland and Broad Breasted White,[2] though the White Holland is known for its hardiness, smaller breast, and shorter legs [5] In Britain, the same has occurred, and all white turkeys may be described by breeders as "British White" birds.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Ashman, Steve; Ashman, Sharon (10 November 2009), Heritage Turkey Breeds: Which One is Right for You?, Mother Earth News, retrieved 13 September 2013
- ^ ISBN 978-0-300-13813-9
- ISBN 978-1-61673-212-7
- ^ a b White Holland Turkey, The Livestock Conservancy, retrieved 2 September 2013
- ^ "White Holland Turkey".
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