Adopt a Turkey Month

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November is Adopt a Turkey Month. This mostly focuses on commercial turkeys bred for meat. However, there are other options.


Support Heritage Turkey Breeds
Unlike commercial breeds, heritage turkeys mature at a slower rate and must be able to reproduce naturally. This makes them happier, healthier, and more sustainable.  If you don't want to eat them, consider them for unusual eggs, feathers, and other purposes.

Heritage Turkey Foundation

Local Harvest Turkeys
Search for heritage, pastured, organic, or other features you desire from small local farms.

Raising Heritage Turkeys

Raising Heritage Turkey Breeds on your Homestead

Why Raise Heritage Turkeys?


Support Wild Turkeys
Wild turkeys live throughout most of the continental United States and down into parts of Mexico. These majestic birds play an important role in the ecosystem and are impressive to watch.

6 Ways to Attract Turkey to Your Woodlands

Maximizing Your Property for Wild Turkeys

National Wild Turkey Federation

Wild Turkey