Turkey

Wild turkeys prefer to roost at night in mature, open branched hardwoods or large pine trees near hillsides. These types of trees in your woodland… Read More »What Kind Of Trees Do Turkeys Roost In?

The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is a predator to all turkeys of all ages in the Southeast and will eat them if they get too… Read More »What Is The Biggest Predator For Turkey?

Turkeys Will Fight You Turkeys follow a strict pecking order and are known to attack birds and even people they deem subordinate, especially during the… Read More »Do Turkeys Bite You?

Like most birds, they only have a couple hundred taste buds, which is about 9000 less than a human. This means turkeys have a pretty… Read More »Are Turkeys Sensitive Smell?

Safe Thawing: Never defrost a turkey on the counter. – Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature – below 45 degrees Fahrenheit – when… Read More »Can I Keep A Turkey At 45 Degrees?

The sex designation of “hen” (female) or “tom” (male) turkey is optional on the label, and is an indication of size. Toms are larger but… Read More »What Is A Tom In Turkeys?

Adult male turkeys are called gobblers. Juvenile males are called jakes. Gobblers average around 18-22 pounds and can have a wingspan of 5 feet. Adult… Read More »What Are Male Turkeys Called Toms?

Don’t cook stuffing inside the turkey. Then you can fill the cavity of the turkey with things that will give it flavor (and add flavor… Read More »What Do You Put In The Turkey Cavity When Not Using Stuffing?

Information. Never brown or partially cook meat or poultry to refrigerate and finish later because any bacteria present would not have been destroyed. It is… Read More »Can You Partially Cook A Turkey And Finish Later?

Simply combine a few tablespoons of butter with a cup of broth (chicken or beef broth work best) for every two cups of turkey. Make… Read More »How Do You Add Moisture To Turkey?