Beltsville small white turkeys still exist today. And while there aren't many of them, efforts are ongoing to conserve and even revive the breed.
Beltsville small white turkeys fall in the small- to medium-sized class of turkeys. The average Beltsville small white tom weighs just around 17 to 21 pounds.
Beltsville small white turkeys are primarily a meat breed. But with a laying rate of 150 to 180 eggs per year, you may also keep them for eggs.
Beltsville small white turkeys are generally docile yet friendly and outgoing. So, overall, managing them is pretty uncomplicated.
Beltsville small whites only need a little more space than large-sized chickens. So, a coop with five to six square feet per turkey should suffice.