Cambridge bronze (turkey)

[English] plural Cambridge bronze (turkeys)

Bronze turkey, also known as the Norfolk Bronze, is a traditional turkey breed that came close to extinction but is enjoying a revival among specialists. It is a heavy breed of turkey, with plump, dark, tasty flesh. It is usually hung which improves its flavour. Visually similar to the American Mammoth Bronze in colouring as they share bronze plumage. Males weigh between 18 and 24 pounds, while females average 12 to 16 pounds.

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