The large size of the Broad Breasted White Turkey have been bred to grow large; some of them exceed 50 lbs at full maturity
Broad Breasted White Turkey poults are an excellent choice if you want to raise a turkey for meat. Turkeys sold in grocery stores are Broad Breasted White Turkeys.Hens weigh 14-20 pounds and Toms weigh an average of 30-40 pounds at 20-24 weeks, although they have been known to grow much larger.