Discover the Secrets of Turkeys on the Farm

Turkeys The Unassuming Feasters of the Farm She now brings us face to face with turkeys the unassuming feasters of the farm these large ground-dwelling birds often associated with holiday feasts are far more fascinating than their somewhat comical appearance might suggest Native to North America turkeys have been domesticated for centuries prized for their meat feathers and even their ability to control insect populations Their size and hardiness make them well suited to farm life where they roam freely foraging for insects seeds and vegetation Turkeys are social creatures living in flocks with complex social hierarchies Their vocalizations a series of gobbles clucks and purrs communicate a range of messages from warnings of danger to expressions of contentment Their unique behaviors from their elaborate courtship displays to their surprising agility when startled remind us that even the most familiar creatures can hold hidden depths