#Turkey

Birds • June 5, 2025

11 Different Types of Domestic Turkey Breeds

Domestic turkeys come in all shapes and sizes, offering farmers and homesteaders a surprising variety of breeds. Each has its own quirks, strengths, and, honestly, a few challenges. Choosing the right turkey breed makes a big difference. Some are bred for meat, others for eggs, and a few just for their looks or historical value. […]

Lydia Oyelakin • June 5, 2025

Birds • June 4, 2025

8 Heritage Turkey Breeds Every Homesteader Should Know

Heritage turkey breeds bring a lot to the table—literally and figuratively. They offer richer flavors, hardier health, and honestly, they just have more personality than commercial turkeys. These traditional varieties grew out of centuries of careful breeding and adaptation to all sorts of American landscapes. If you’re into sustainable farming or just want to know […]

Lydia Oyelakin • June 4, 2025

Birds • July 26, 2022

10 Different Turkey Breeds Explained

Turkeys are large birds that belong to the genus Meleagris. They are considered common and native to North America. They are different turkey breeds, and each comes with its unique attributes. These birds are called “turkeys” in the English language because turkeys and their close relatives, guinea fowl, were initially brought into Europe by Turkish […]

Janet Agbalikwunu • July 27, 2024

Birds • July 25, 2022

9 Best Turkey Breeds for Meat

Not all turkeys are created equal, so you must know the best turkey breeds for meat production. While there are wide varieties of wild turkeys, not all are suitable for producing tasty meat.  If you want to raise a flock of turkeys that will multiply and provide your family with lots of delicious turkey meat, […]

Adeniyi Adeleye • July 24, 2024

Birds • July 14, 2022

8 Biggest Turkey Breeds in the World

How can you choose the giant turkey breeds if there are so many? There are various breeds of turkeys out there, but most of them were bred for their meat-laying potential, so not all produce giant birds. If you want big turkey birds, these are the world’s top 10 biggest turkey breeds. 1. Bronze The […]

Lydia Oyelakin • July 23, 2024