Turkeys

Turkeys are big, impressive birds, and as omnivores, they have a highly varied diet. If you raise turkeys on the homestead, it’s easy to forget that, especially if they are subsisting on a diet of game bird feed! But in the wild, turkeys can eat all kinds of things, though their diet is largely seasonal: […]

For most homesteaders, chickens are the poultry of choice, but turkeys have unique advantages all their own. They’re becoming more popular once again after a major domestic downturn in the middle of the 20th century, especially with folks who have larger properties or are tired of the same old thing with chickens and ducks. Despite

If you own any kind of animals, livestock or not, you probably already know that each of them has a specific diet if you want them to enjoy optimal health. Raising turkeys is no different, but what most people don’t know is just how varied a turkey’s diet can be. Turkeys are omnivores, and they

It doesn’t matter what the species is, if an animal is kept domestically there will be a large body of lore amassed about it. Most of this lore is a myth, rumor, old wives’ tale, and joke that got way out of hand and turned into a legend. Turkeys are not exempted! One of the

Getting started with turkeys is a fun adventure. We have raised our own for 5 years now, and regret nothing. They are amazing birds, with a unique personality all their own. I love watching them run and play with the chickens, “swim” with the ducks, and take dust baths. We have also had them run