How many turkeys are slaughtered for Thanksgiving?
46 million turkeys
How old is a turkey before slaughter?
Transport and slaughter Turkeys are slaughtered between nine and 21 weeks old but the natural lifespan of a turkey is 10 years. They are dragged head first through an electrically charged stunning water bath to make them unconscious before having their necks cut.
Are older turkeys tough?
Premium Member. They are fine. You start to get towards three years old and you’ll run into more tough birds, but these birds do not have to be eaten young like the commercial BB types. I’ve had one tough turkey in my life, and that was a tom who was at least four.
Will a tom turkey kill baby turkeys?
I, too, have seen toms outright kill poults. We separate the toms before the babies are due to hatch. IF things have gone like they should, the hen lays eggs until she goes broody and then starts setting all the eggs at the same time. She should stop laying when she goes broody.
Do turkeys abandon their babies?
During the first 4 weeks of life, baby turkeys, called poults, are unable to fly and rely on their mother for protection. Hens hiss and ruffle their feathers to scare away predators and will only abandon the nest as a last option.
Can peacocks breed with turkeys?
If they couldn’t there would be no more turkeys or peacocks. They can’t interbreed though. They’re very different species from opposite sides of the world who diverged from whatever common ancestor they share a long long time ago.
Is a Turken a cross between a turkey and a chicken?
The Turken, also known as the Transylvanian Naked Neck, was first bred in Hungary and later perfected in Germany. Contrary to what some folks believe, the Naked Neck is 100% chicken—it is not a cross between a turkey and a chicken.
Can a male duck fertilize a chicken egg?
No they cannot fertilize a chicken. I would get 2 females or a male and female. Ducks can bond with chickens, but it’s better if they have duck friends in my opinion.
What color are Turken eggs?
Light brown
Can you eat Turken eggs?
Turkey eggs are totally edible: Those who have backyard turkeys report their eggs taste remarkably similar to chicken eggs. They are slightly bigger, the shell slightly tougher, and the membrane between the shell and the egg slightly thicker, but otherwise, not too different.