Can Heritage Turkeys Fly

Heritage turkeys act much like wild turkeys. They’re lightweight enough to fly fairly well and will want to roost high in the trees. I haven’t had to clip anyone’s wings, but turkeys love to roam and explore.

Can heritage breed turkeys fly?

Since heritage breeds grow larger than wild turkeys, their ability to fly is also limited by their size. Mature wild turkeys can easily fly 25-30 feet to escape predators. Mature heritage breed toms, on the other hand, can often only fly a few feet.

Are heritage turkeys worth the money?

Heritage birds are also older than conventional birds at the age of slaughter (26-28 weeks compared to 14-18 weeks), which results in sturdier meat. No doubt about it, a heritage bird will cost you. I paid $1.89 per pound for my conventional turkey, versus around $8.00 per pound for the heritage turkey.