The turkey chicks have arrived at Lochend of Barra farm
Young turkey chicks destined for the premium Christmas market will be showcased at the Taste of Grampian food and drink show in Aberdeenshire on Saturday.
The young birds belong to Craig Michie of Barra Bronzes at Lochend of Barra farm, and they are destined for an out of doors summer in his bid to add flavour to the birds and distinguish the product from more commercially reared turkeys.
“It is why we allow them to forage for fruit, vegetation and insects around our farm,” said Craig. “It is why we mix our own feed, using grains grown on the farm. It is why we brought in two alpacas as natural security guards last year to ensure that our birds feel safe to range further.”
The chicks, supplied by Hockenhull Turkeys, will be the first hatched for Christmas production.
Martin Shea of Hockenhull Turkeys said: “We have been fortunate enough to work with Craig for the past four years and watched his business grow. He constantly strives to produce outstanding turkeys which are enjoyed by his customers throughout Scotland.”
