For the last several days we have woken up to the pitter patter of little turkey feet on our roof. Yes..once again these birds have disregarded all attempts to confine them to the pasture.
There is a common belief that turkeys are dumb. Well let me assure you that nothing is further from the truth. These birds are much smarter than chickens...more resourceful, independent, better problem solvers, better able to care for themselves. They are truley amazing birds with some similarity to eagles. After raising them for a few years it is evident why they almost became or national bird.
Keep in mind that I refer to real turkeys...not the commercial things grown in factories that are sold in stores. Those birds are not anything like a real turkey. I have no doubt the belief that turkeys are dumb raises from the commercial birds such as this that are so genetically controlled for single attributes that they are likely brain damaged.
We love our birds. They are challenging and funny. They care for themselves and provide hours of entertainment. In the end they provide the tastiest meat and unbelievable broths and soups.
Every morning hearing them dancing across our roof is a welcome sound.
There is a common belief that turkeys are dumb. Well let me assure you that nothing is further from the truth. These birds are much smarter than chickens...more resourceful, independent, better problem solvers, better able to care for themselves. They are truley amazing birds with some similarity to eagles. After raising them for a few years it is evident why they almost became or national bird.
Keep in mind that I refer to real turkeys...not the commercial things grown in factories that are sold in stores. Those birds are not anything like a real turkey. I have no doubt the belief that turkeys are dumb raises from the commercial birds such as this that are so genetically controlled for single attributes that they are likely brain damaged.
We love our birds. They are challenging and funny. They care for themselves and provide hours of entertainment. In the end they provide the tastiest meat and unbelievable broths and soups.
Every morning hearing them dancing across our roof is a welcome sound.
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