# Rookcrest Livestock > Rare by Nature. Raised by Rookcrest ## Pages - [Checkout](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/checkout/) - [Cart](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/cart/) - [Wishlist](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/wishlist/): My account Dashboard Orders Downloads Addresses Account details Wishlist Logout This wishlist is empty. You don’t have any products in the wishlist yet. You will find a lot of interesting products on our “Shop” page. Return to shop - [Contact Us](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/contact-us/): Address Thomas County, Georgia, United States Phone +1-(765)-217-0291 Email contact@rookcrestlivestock.shop   Name Email Message - [About Us](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/about-us/): About Rookcrest Livestock Rare Birds. A Real Farm. A Place to Discover Something Different. Rookcrest Livestock is a poultry farm based in Thomas County, Georgia, with a focus on rare and specialty birds. Our collection includes Ocellated Turkeys, gamefowl, Dong Tao chickens, other turkey varieties, and specialty poultry offered at different stages of growth when available. We created Rookcrest Livestock around a simple idea. Rare birds deserve to be understood, cared for, and presented with honesty. Learning about the bird is what makes the experience meaningful. That is the approach behind the farm. More Than a Poultry Listing When you search - [Home](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/): Rare Birds. Thoughtfully Raised. Georgia Grown. To shop About Farm Return Policy Money Back Guarantee Free Shipping For All Ga Orders Farm Address Thomas County, Ga Rookcrest Livestock Rookcrest Livestock is a poultry farm in Thomas County, Georgia, raising and offering rare and specialty birds for people who value distinctive breeds, healthy stock, and the character that makes each bird different. Our collection includes Ocellated Turkeys, gamefowl, Dong Tao chickens, other turkey varieties, rare poultry, chicks, hatching eggs, and mature birds. Whether you are looking for an Ocellated Turkey chick, hatching eggs for your breeding plans, an adult bird, or a - [Shop](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/shop/) ## Products - [White Hackle Chickens](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/white-hackle-chickens/): White Hackle White Hackle Chickens is a historic American gamefowl bloodline known for its distinctive white neck feathers and long history within traditional poultry breeding. Unlike a standardized chicken breed, White Hackle is best understood as a bloodline or family of birds. It does not have one universally accepted breed standard, registry, or fixed appearance. Pedigree records and the breeder’s history are more reliable than feather color alone when identifying genuine White Hackle ancestry. At Rookcrest Livestock, White Hackle is presented as heritage poultry with an emphasis on responsible breeding, preservation, appearance, and maintaining clear records. What Is White Hackle? White - [Wheaten Aseel](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/wheaten-aseel/): Wheaten Aseel Chicken Wheaten Aseel is a distinctive variety of the Aseel chicken, an old breed from the Indian subcontinent known for its compact body, upright carriage, hard feathering, strong legs, and distinctive appearance. The Wheaten variety is recognized for its warm golden and wheat-colored plumage. Males generally show stronger color contrast, while females tend to have softer cream and wheat tones. At Rookcrest Livestock, Wheaten Aseel can be presented as a specialty poultry variety for customers interested in rare chicken genetics, ornamental birds, heritage poultry, and breeding programs focused on maintaining breed characteristics. What Makes Wheaten Aseel Different? The Wheaten - [Ayam Cemani](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/ayam-cemani/): Ayam Cemani Ayam Cemani is a distinctive Indonesian chicken breed known for its exceptionally dark appearance. Its feathers, skin, comb, wattles, legs, and other visible tissues are typically black due to a genetic condition called fibromelanosis. The breed originated in Indonesia and has become highly sought after internationally because of its unusual appearance, rarity, and distinctive genetic characteristics. Unlike many specialty poultry breeds that are primarily recognized by feather color, Ayam Cemani is notable for its extensive dark pigmentation across much of the body. At Rookcrest Livestock, Ayam Cemani is part of our selection of rare and specialty poultry for customers - [Standard Bronze Turkeys](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/standard-bronze-turkeys/): Standard Bronze Turkeys Standard Bronze Turkeys are one of the historic American turkey varieties, recognized for their dark bronze and copper-colored plumage, strong body structure, natural mating ability, and long connection with traditional American farming. The Bronze turkey was once the most popular turkey variety in American history. Bronze-type turkeys were developed from crosses between domesticated European turkeys and Eastern Wild Turkeys in North America. These crosses produced birds that were larger and more vigorous than many of the European birds while remaining more manageable than wild turkeys. At Rookcrest Livestock, Standard Bronze Turkeys are part of our selection of heritage - [Royal Palm Turkey](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/royal-palm-turkey/): Royal Palm Turkey Royal Palm Turkeys are a distinctive American heritage turkey variety known for their striking white plumage edged and banded with metallic black. They are smaller than many traditional turkey varieties and are valued more for their appearance, active behavior, foraging ability, exhibition qualities, and usefulness on small farms than for maximum meat production. The variety has a relatively recent history compared with older American turkey varieties. The first Royal Palm-type birds appeared in Florida during the 1920s, and breeders spent years selecting birds to establish the characteristic black-and-white pattern. The American Poultry Association recognized the Royal Palm in - [Narragansett Turkey](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/narragansett-turkey/): Narragansett Turkey Narragansett Turkeys are a historic American heritage turkey variety known for their distinctive gray, black, white, and buff-colored plumage. They are one of the better-known traditional turkey varieties developed in the United States and have a long connection with small farms and pasture-based poultry keeping. Narragansett Turkeys are valued for their attractive appearance, useful body size, natural mating ability, active foraging behavior, and role in preserving traditional turkey genetics. At Rookcrest Livestock, Narragansett are part of our selection of heritage and specialty poultry for customers who want birds with a strong connection to American poultry history. What Makes Narragansett - [Broad-Breasted Artisan Black Turkey](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/broad-breasted-artisan-black-turkeys/): Broad-Breasted Artisan Black Turkey Broad-Breasted Artisan Black Turkeys are large black-feathered turkeys bred for substantial body size while retaining the distinctive appearance of black-plumaged birds. Their dark plumage gives them a striking appearance, while their broad body and developed breast make them attractive to poultry keepers looking for a larger turkey type. At Rookcrest Livestock, Broad-Breasted Artisan Black Turkeys are part of our selection of specialty poultry for customers interested in distinctive turkey varieties, large-bodied birds, breeding projects, and farm flocks. What Makes Broad-Breasted Artisan Black Turkeys Different? The combination of black plumage and a broad body is the most recognizable - [Giant White Turkeys](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/giant-white-turkeys/): Giant White Turkeys Giant White Turkeys are large domesticated turkeys recognized for their clean white plumage, broad bodies, and strong growth. They are closely associated with modern commercial turkey production and are often selected by farmers and poultry keepers who want substantial birds with a classic white appearance. At Rookcrest Livestock, Giant White Turkeys can be presented as part of our selection of large specialty poultry for customers interested in raising substantial white-feathered turkeys. What Makes Giant White Turkeys Different? Their size and white plumage are their most noticeable characteristics. Giant White Turkeys have: Bright white feathers Broad, deep bodies Large - [Chocolate Turkeys](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/chocolate-turkeys/): Chocolate Turkeys Chocolate Turkeys are a rare American heritage turkey variety known for their rich chocolate-brown plumage. They were historically raised in parts of the Southern United States and were already known before the Civil War. Today, Chocolate Turkeys remain uncommon, making them an interesting choice for breeders, homesteads, exhibition collections, and people who want to maintain less common turkey genetics. At Rookcrest Livestock, Chocolate Turkeys are part of our selection of rare and specialty poultry. What Makes Chocolate Turkeys Different? The color is the defining feature. Chocolate Turkeys have deep brown plumage that gives the variety its name. The shade - [Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/broad-breasted-bronze-turkeys/): Broad Breasted Bronze Turkey Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys are large production turkeys developed for rapid growth, substantial breast meat, and efficient meat production. Their dark bronze-colored plumage gives them a striking appearance, but their defining characteristic is their broad, heavily muscled body. The Broad Breasted Bronze became one of the major commercial turkey varieties in the United States before Broad Breasted White Turkeys became more common in commercial production. What Makes Broad Breasted Bronze Turkeys Different? The Broad Breasted Bronze was developed with meat production as the primary goal. Compared with Standard Bronze Turkeys, Broad Breasted Bronze birds have: Much broader - [Red Bourbon Turkey](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/bourbon-red-turkey/): Red Bourbon Turkey The Red Bourbon Turkey, more commonly called the Bourbon Red Turkey, is a heritage turkey known for its rich reddish-brown plumage, white wings and tail feathers, and useful size. It originated in Kentucky in the late 1800s and became one of America’s better-known heritage turkey varieties. Today, it remains valued by small farms, homesteads, breeders, and people who appreciate traditional turkey varieties. At Rookcrest Livestock, the Bourbon Red fits naturally among our selection of heritage and specialty poultry. What Makes the Bourbon Red Turkey Different? The first thing you notice is the color. Bourbon Reds have brownish to - [Blue Slate Turkeys](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/blue-slate-turkey/): Blue Slate Turkey Blue Slate Turkeys are a heritage turkey variety known for their unusual slate-gray to blue-gray plumage. Their color can range from darker steel gray to lighter blue shades, with some birds showing black flecking. At Rookcrest Livestock, Slate Turkeys are part of our selection of rare and specialty poultry. They can be raised as breeding stock, exhibition birds, or for the table. What Makes the Blue Slate Turkey Different? The Slate Turkey stands out immediately because of its plumage. The ideal exhibition color is a dark steel gray across the body. Black flecking can appear in the feathers - [Black Spanish Turkey](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/black-spanish-turkey/): Black Spanish Turkey The Black Spanish Turkey is a classic heritage turkey with a history that reaches back to the earliest development of domesticated turkeys in Europe. Also known simply as the Black Turkey or Norfolk Black, this variety is recognized for its lustrous black plumage, natural mating ability, active nature, and strong heritage character. The names Black, Black Spanish, and Norfolk Black are used for the same variety in the United States. Its dark plumage gives the bird an unmistakable appearance. Its history gives it a much deeper place in poultry culture. At Rookcrest Livestock, the Spanish Turkey is part - [Midget White Turkey](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/midget-white-turkey/): Midget White Turkey The Midget White Turkey is a small, distinctive heritage turkey developed in the United States. Its compact size is the first thing that sets it apart. Its history is what makes it even more interesting. The Midget White was developed during the 1960s at the University of Massachusetts by Dr. J. Robert Smyth as a smaller alternative to the large commercial turkey. The breeding work combined Broad Breasted White and Royal Palm genetics, followed by careful selection for small size, body balance, breast development, fertility, and egg production. Today, the Midget White remains an uncommon heritage turkey valued - [Ocellated Turkey](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/ocellated-turkey/): Ocellated Turkey The Ocellated Turkey is one of the most distinctive turkey species in the world. Unlike the familiar North American Wild Turkey, the Ocellated Turkey has an unmistakable appearance shaped by its tropical Central American heritage. Its body carries iridescent bronze-green plumage. Its head and neck are largely featherless and blue. Its tail feathers display rounded, eye-like markings that give the species its name. Scientifically known as Meleagris ocellata, the Ocellated Turkey is native to the Yucatán Peninsula, northern Guatemala, and northwestern and west-central Belize. It is associated with tropical forests as well as savannahs, marshes, abandoned farmland, and other - [Dong Tao Chicken](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/dong-tao-chicken/): Dong Tao Chicken The Dong Tao Chicken is one of the most distinctive rare poultry breeds in the world. Also known as the Vietnamese Dragon Chicken, Dong Tao originated in Dong Tao, Khoái Châu, Hưng Yên, in northern Vietnam. The breed is immediately recognizable for its unusually large, thick legs and broad, powerful body. For anyone building a rare poultry collection, Dong Tao offers something few other chickens can match. Its appearance is unusual. Its history is deeply connected to Vietnamese poultry culture. And its conservation story makes the breed even more interesting. At Rookcrest Livestock, Dong Tao Chicken represents our - [Deathlayer Chicken](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/deathlayer-chicken/): Deathlayer Chicken The Deathlayer Chicken is one of the most memorable names in rare poultry. Known in Germany as the Westfälischer Totleger, this old German breed is valued for its distinctive penciled plumage, active nature, strong foraging ability, and reputation as a persistent layer of white eggs. The name may sound dramatic, but the bird itself has a much more interesting story. At Rookcrest Livestock, the Deathlayer represents the kind of uncommon poultry that makes a collection more distinctive while connecting today’s keepers with traditional European breeds. What Makes the Deathlayer Chicken Different? The Deathlayer has several characteristics that set it - [Liege Fighter Chicken](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/liege-fighter-chicken/): Liege Fighter Chicken The Liege Fighter Chicken, also known as the Luikse Vechter or Combattant de Liège, is a rare Belgian heritage chicken with an unmistakable presence. Large. Upright. Strongly built. Originating in the Liège region of Belgium, this breed developed from older Belgian game-type poultry and Asian influence during the late 19th century. Today, it remains a distinctive choice for poultry keepers interested in rare breeds and traditional Belgian poultry heritage. At Rookcrest Livestock, we focus on giving rare poultry a place where their breed identity can be appreciated, preserved, and carried forward. What Makes Liege Fighter Chicken Different? The - [Orust Chicken](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/orust-chicken/): Orust Chicken A Rare Swedish Heritage Chicken With a Story of Its Own The Orust Chicken is a rare Swedish heritage breed associated with the island of Orust on Sweden’s west coast. Known in Swedish as Orusthöna, the breed belongs to Sweden’s group of local poultry breeds that developed within particular regions and farming communities. That local connection is part of what makes the Orust Chicken interesting. It is not simply another chicken breed. It represents a piece of Swedish poultry heritage and gives rare-breed keepers an opportunity to discover a chicken that remains far less familiar than many common breeds. - [Olandsk Dwarf Chickens](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/olandsk-dwarf-chickens/): Olandsk Dwarf Chickens A Tiny Swedish Breed With a Big Character Olandsk Dwarf Chickens are small, distinctive birds with roots on the Swedish island of Öland. Also known as Öländsk dvärghöna or Öland Dwarf, this rare Swedish local breed is recognized for its compact body, upright posture, and striking three-colored feather patterns. The birds can display combinations of brown, black, white, and wild-type coloring, giving individual birds their own appearance. At Rookcrest Livestock, Olandsk Dwarf Chickens are part of our collection of rare and specialty poultry. Their small size makes them particularly interesting to poultry keepers who appreciate bantam breeds and - [Swedish Black Chicken](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/swedish-black-chicken/): Swedish Black Chicken A Rare Swedish Breed With an Unmistakable Black Appearance The Swedish Black Chicken, also known as Svart Hona, is a rare poultry breed with an appearance unlike most chickens you encounter. Its dark pigmentation extends beyond the feathers. The breed is known for dark skin, comb, wattles, beak, and legs, creating the distinctive appearance that has made the Swedish Black Chicken so interesting to poultry keepers. Research into the breed links this pigmentation to a genetic variant involving the EDN3 locus. At Rookcrest Livestock, the Swedish Black Chicken is part of our collection of rare and specialty poultry. - [Pavlovskaya Chickens for Sale](https://rookcrestlivestock.shop/product/pavlovskaya-chickens-for-sale/): Pavlovskaya Chickens A Distinctive Russian Breed With Character From Crest to Feathered Feet Pavlovskaya Chickens are among the rare and distinctive poultry breeds that immediately capture attention. Known for their prominent crest, beard, muffs, and feathered legs, these chickens have a look that is difficult to confuse with ordinary poultry. The breed takes its name from Pavlovo in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia and has a long history within Russian poultry keeping. 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