Jaspé

Jaspé is a French term meaning jaspered or marbled, used for a patterned domestic turkey variety in some European poultry contexts. It is better understood as a color or exhibition type than as a major meat breed with one universal body standard. The plumage is generally described as broken, flecked, or mottled rather than cleanly solid, although exact expectations can vary with the standard or breeder using the name. Body size and temperament depend on the line behind the color.

People who keep Jaspé turkeys are usually working with ornamental, heritage, or small-farm breeding stock. Selection focuses on clear pattern expression, sound legs, fertility, and enough size to remain useful as a table bird. As with other turkeys, poults need warm, dry brooding and careful feed during early growth, while adults benefit from secure roosting and outdoor space. Buyers should ask for photos of mature birds and parent stock, since the word jaspé may be applied loosely to several speckled-looking turkeys.

Colors: Black, Blue Slate, Bourbon Red, Bronze, Buff, Chocolate, Mottled, Narragansett, Penciled, Pied, Red Bronze, Royal Palm, Slate, White