Despite the name, the White Holland is American — developed in the 1800s from white sports of the Bronze and recognised by the APA in 1874. It was especially popular in New England and was the white parent of the Broad Breasted White in the 1950s; since 1983 the APA Standard has let commercial Broad Breasted Whites be called by its name, so heritage White Hollands are now scarce and listed as Threatened. Birds from a true heritage line mate naturally, forage well on range, and the hens make good mothers.
Beginner friendly
Good with kids
Cold hardy
Heat tolerant
Broody
Egg colorCream Spotted
Egg production40–60 / year
TemperamentDocile
BroodinessFrequent
ClimateCold hardy, Heat tolerant
PurposeMeat
Weight
Hen20 lb
Tom36 lb
How to spot it
Plumage
Snow white; black beard
Look for
A white turkey with a heritage frame — longer legs and a narrower breast than the Broad Breasted White
