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Our Livestock Dexter Cattle, Katahdin Sheep, Goats, White Midget and Royal Palm Turkeys
 | Dexter Cattle
The native home of the Dexter is in the southern part of Ireland where they were bred by small holders and roamed about the shelterless mountainous districts in an almost wild state of nature. Dexter cattle have recently enjoyed resurgence in popularity worldwide among both small and large landholders. Ease of handling, small size (for efficient pasture use), and good-natured personalities have made Dexter cattle a favorite for young and old. If interested in purchasing a Dexter cow or bull please email ziggy@sunrisefarmnc.com for details or call us at 828-278-2131. |
| Royal Palm Turkeys
The Royal Palm is one of the smallest turkey varieties. It was selected as an ornamental and hobby bird and recognized by the American Poultry Association in 1971. Royal Palm turkeys are active and thrifty, excellent foragers and good flyers. Standard weights are 22 pounds for toms and twelve pounds for hens.
Royal Palm turkeys are white with black edging on the feathers. The saddle is metallic black in color, which provides a sharp contrast against the white base color of body plumage. The neck is white with a narrow black edging running the entire width of each feather. The tail is pure white with each feather having a broad band of metallic black terminating in white at the end of the tail. The coverts are white with a band of black, and the wings are white with a narrow edge of black across each feather. The breast is white with the exposed portion of each feather ending in a band of black to form a contrast of black and white similar to the scales of a fish. Body feathers are white with a black band terminating in white, and the legs and thighs are white with a very light black edging. The turkeys have red to bluish white heads, a light horn beak, light brown eyes, red to bluish white throat and wattles, and deep pink shanks and toes. The beard is black.
The Royal Palm lacks the commercial potential of the other varieties, but it has a role to play on small farms, for home production of meat or where its ability to control insect pests would be of value. We expect to have poults for sale throughout the summer. If interested please email ziggy@sunrisefarmnc.com for details or call us at 828-278-2131. |
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