Lillie Nelson

If the egg is fertile, then you should see a dark spot around the middle of the egg, with some spider-like veins beginning to form… Read More »How Do I Know If My Turkey Eggs Are Fertile?

They are Black, Bronze, Narragansett, White Holland, Slate, Bourbon Red, Beltsville Small White, and Royal Palm. The Livestock Conservancy also recognizes other naturally mating color… Read More »What Turkey Breeds Can Reproduce Naturally?

Like a fresh turkey, the label “frozen” does not indicate anything about the way the turkey was raised or processed beyond the temperature it was… Read More »Is There A Difference In Frozen Turkey Brands?

Turkeys are fairly easy animals to raise, requiring nothing more than food, water and simple shelter to thrive. Nest boxes are an essential feature for… Read More »Do Turkeys Need A Nesting Box?

He suggests purchasing a fresh turkey the weekend before Thanksgiving. “Before it gets handled and all thrown around,” he says. When you take a fresh… Read More »What Day Should I Buy A Turkey?

‘ ((iStock photo)) The long, red, fleshy area that grows from the forehead over the bill is a “snood” while the fleshy growth under the… Read More »What Is The Difference Between A Snood And A Wattle On A Turkey?

beard. Growing a beard A male turkey has a beard that hangs off of its chest. It is made of coarse, rough feathers. A beard… Read More »What Is The Thing Hanging From A Turkey Chest?

The turkey breast is most beloved part of the bird for gourmands. Tradition dictates that it should be served slices, never chopped. Which part of… Read More »What Is The Best Part Of A Turkey?

Generally, female turkeys have bare chests, devoid of hair or any bristle-like growth. It is not known with certainty why some females have beards while… Read More »Why Do Female Turkeys Have Beards?