Slate

The Slate turkey never attained any standing as a popular variety and is now practically extinct. The color should be an ashy blue, sometimes dotted with black. Its size should be the same as that of the Black Turkey.

Reference:

All Breeds of Poultry, Origin: History: Description, Mating and Characteristics, by Frank L. Platt. Published by AMERICAN POULTRY JOURNAL, Chicago, Illinois.
Photographs:
Mike Walters, Red Rose Hatchery, Rt. 3 Box 1409, Stilwell, OK. 74960 turkeylink@intellex.com

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