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Turkeys

Resources About Turkeys

  • domestication, exploitation, large breed turkeys

Turkeys: How We Got Here

A short article on the history and current challenges of the domesticated turkey.
A wild turkey in flight. Photo: Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren
  • domestication, exploitation, large breed turkeys

Turkeys: How We Got Here

A short article on the history and current challenges of the domesticated turkey.
  • housing, predator proofing, turkey coop, turkey habitat

Creating A Good Home For Turkeys

Indoor and outdoor living space recommendations for turkeys
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  • housing, predator proofing, turkey coop, turkey habitat

Creating A Good Home For Turkeys

Indoor and outdoor living space recommendations for turkeys
  • large breed turkeys, turkey feed, turkey food

Daily Diet, Treats, And Supplements For Turkeys

What do turkeys need to eat (and need to avoid eating) to be happy and healthy?
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  • large breed turkeys, turkey feed, turkey food

Daily Diet, Treats, And Supplements For Turkeys

What do turkeys need to eat (and need to avoid eating) to be happy and healthy?
Photo by Arseny Togulev on Unsplash
  • harmful foods, poisoning, toxic plants, toxicity

Things That Are Toxic To Turkeys

This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to turkeys and tips on how to prevent poisoning at
Photo by Arseny Togulev on Unsplash
  • harmful foods, poisoning, toxic plants, toxicity

Things That Are Toxic To Turkeys

This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to turkeys and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
  • large breed turkeys, turkey flock dynamics, turkeys and other animals

Safe Cohabitation Considerations For Turkeys

A short guide to safe cohabitation considerations for turkeys.
Who'd make a good friend for Walter?
  • large breed turkeys, turkey flock dynamics, turkeys and other animals

Safe Cohabitation Considerations For Turkeys

A short guide to safe cohabitation considerations for turkeys.
Four non- large breed turkey hens perch on wide fence top.
  • enrichment, nutritional enrichment, physical enrichment, sensory enrichment

Creating An Enriching Life For Turkeys

Learn all about the types of enrichment available to improve the quality of life of turkey residents.
Four non- large breed turkey hens perch on wide fence top.
  • enrichment, nutritional enrichment, physical enrichment, sensory enrichment

Creating An Enriching Life For Turkeys

Learn all about the types of enrichment available to improve the quality of life of turkey residents.
  • broad breasted turkeys, large breed, turkey diet

Large Breed Turkey Additional Care Considerations

Things you need to know about caring for large breed turkeys such as the Broad-Breasted White!
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  • broad breasted turkeys, large breed, turkey diet

Large Breed Turkey Additional Care Considerations

Things you need to know about caring for large breed turkeys such as the Broad-Breasted White!
  • turkey care, turkey health, turkey signs of concern

Daily Observation For Turkey Health And Well-Being

Can you differentiate between “normal” and potentially concerning signs when observing turkeys?
Internet star "Esther the Wonder Pig" was purchased by a Toronto couple, Derek Walter and Steve Jenkins, who were told she was a "mini-pig." Esther is, in fact, a commercially bred sow and she now weighs nearly seven hundred pounds. After learning about factory farming, Esther's Dads Steve and Derek decided to go vegan and ultimately founded the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary in Ontario, Canada in 2014. Since it began, Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary has been dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected, and abandoned farmed animals. Their goal is to provide a safe, life-long home for all of their residents, and to educate the public about the true nature of farmed animals through tours, volunteer programs, and community outreach.
  • turkey care, turkey health, turkey signs of concern

Daily Observation For Turkey Health And Well-Being

Can you differentiate between "normal" and potentially concerning signs when observing turkeys?

Fun Facts About Turkeys

Turkeys form tight knit social groupings, and can easily distinguish a family or flock member from an unfamiliar turkey!
Turkeys have a flap of skin called a wattle, and another called a snood. Careful observation of the color (red, pink, blue, grey) of a turkey’s wattle can be an indicator of how they are feeling!
Some turkeys will form bonds with trusted human caregivers and enjoy human companionship! Have you ever had a turkey take a nap in your lap?

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