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Slate Turkey

Heritage slate-blue turkey, ornamental and table. FastPoultry takes free quote requests for Slate Turkey as day-old poults, adult birds, and breeder pairs and matches each one with NPIP-certified breeders within 1 business day.

About this breed

Buying tips

  • Confirm NPIP status before any interstate shipment.
  • Day-old chicks ship USPS Express Mail; allow 24-72h transit and brood at 95F first week.
  • Ask about vaccinations (Marek's especially) and parent-stock provenance.
  • Show-quality birds command a premium - APA-recognized varieties only.
  • Live arrival guaranteed via our optional Tier 1/2/3 program when you check out.

FAQs about Slate Turkey

Where can I buy a Slate Turkey?

You can request Slate Turkey through FastPoultry, which matches buyer requests with breeders. Choose from 3 request pages for day-old poults, adult birds, and breeder pairs, then tell us your quantity, preferred age, and delivery state in the form on this page. Matched breeder options arrive within 1 business day, and you arrange payment, pickup, or shipping directly with the breeder you choose.

How much does a Slate Turkey cost?

Prices for Slate Turkey are set by each breeder and change with season, line quality, age, and quantity, so FastPoultry does not publish a fixed price. Submitting a request is free. Matched breeders reply with current pricing, and you should ask whether the quote includes boxing, shipping, and vaccinations before you pay the breeder directly.

What is the Slate Turkey?

Heritage slate-blue turkey, ornamental and table. On FastPoultry, the Slate Turkey is listed under Turkeys, with request pages for day-old poults, adult birds, and breeder pairs. Each request is matched with NPIP-certified breeders who can confirm variety, color, and line before you buy.

What age should I buy a Slate Turkey at?

The Slate Turkey can be requested as day-old poults, adult birds, and breeder pairs. Day-old birds ship USPS Express and need a 95 F brooder ready on arrival. Adults are proven layers or show birds at point of lay or beyond. Breeder pairs are proven, compatible stock for starting your own breeding program. Pick the age that matches your brooding setup and how soon you want eggs or breeding stock.

Can a Slate Turkey be shipped to my state?

The USDA NPIP state importation table (May 20, 2026) lists VS Form 9-3 as required for shipments into 44 of 50 states, and 31 states list a permit, approval number, or other entry requirement, so check your state's location page before you order. VS Form 9-3 is the NPIP report of sales that the shipping breeder completes, and some states add a permit number, a Pullorum-Typhoid or avian influenza clean-flock rule, or a health certificate. FastPoultry does not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands through standard requests.

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