Living a Turkey-Tastic Life

I've told you before how curious these birds are. Here is a good example of what it's like to spend some time with them. In the "selfie" photo, I was working on the trail camera that I keep in their pasture to monitor any potential predators, etc... When I looked up from my work, the whole flock was headed my way. This first bunch was busy investigating my presence as the rest of them made their way up the hill. Every year they are a pleasure to raise, and every year it's a little hard to see them go. These turkeys have been on fresh grass since they were old enough to live without supplemental heat (around 3 weeks old). They have eaten only local non-GMO feed, Bugs from the pasture, and grass. They've had unlimited clean water and fresh air. Best of all they have been free to roam around the pasture all day, scratching, putting, purring, and occasionally gobbling. In short, they have spent their life doing all the turkey things. The very best thing we can do for them is give them space and allow them to be a turkey.