Alberto Ray

Turkeys can be a fun, profitable addition to a small farm or homestead. They are usually raised for meat, although some people like to keep… Read More »Why Do People Raise Turkeys?

The birds flock together for protection from predators — safety in numbers — and to more easily find food. Why do turkeys circle around each… Read More »Why Do Turkeys Chase Each Other In A Circle?

While chickens are the go-to bird for egg production, turkeys can also be a good choice for backyard farmers. Turkeys are larger than chickens, so… Read More »Are Turkeys Good For A Homestead?

Wild turkeys travel in small flocks. Because of their large numbers they can become pests by digging in lawns and gardens, where they also leave… Read More »Are Wild Turkeys A Pest?

A freshly killed bird is fresh and delicious for up to 10 days from processing if kept very cold. How long can you keep a… Read More »How Long Can A Fresh Killed Wild Turkey Stay In The Fridge?

Turkeys go over and under fences all day long, especially in cattle country. Can a turkey jump? They don’t just fly … … They also… Read More »Will A Turkey Jump A Fence?

Foods They Eat Acorns, hickory nuts, beechnuts, and walnuts, either cracked open or swallowed whole. Seeds and grains, including spilled birdseed or corn and wheat… Read More »What Are Three Things Wild Turkeys Eat?

A typical wild turkey yields 8–12 pounds or more, including bone-in meat, depending on the size of the bird and assuming that all parts are… Read More »How Much Meat Is On A Wild Turkey?

Turkeys might gobble like crazy on the roost. But for an hour or two after daybreak the woods may fall as quiet as a mausoleum.… Read More »Do Turkeys Always Gobble On The Roost?

If your pet has stolen a bite of Thanksgiving turkey, or a family member has been feeding them scraps under the table, monitor your pet… Read More »What If My Dog Eats A Turkey?