Turkeys

Talking Turkey (and Toms and Poults)

Backyard turkeys are a great fit for the lifestyle block and homesteaders. Hardy, characterful, and surprisingly good foragers, turkeys bring more than just meat to the table - they add personality to the land and play a role in a well-rounded, regenerative setup. Whether you’re looking to raise your own food, reduce pests, or diversify your flock, turkeys are a low-fuss, high-reward addition to the mix. With the right shelter, space, and seasonal care, they’ll thrive in varied climates and will quickly 'earn their keep' on your patch of earth.

Fun Facts!

Turkeys are some of the quirkiest and most misunderstood birds in the yard. Their movements, posture, and clawed feet give off serious prehistoric vibes - they're modern-day mini raptors! Here are some interesting and fun facts about farmyard turkeys. Get ready for some gobble-worthy trivia!

Turkeys: Toms (males) Hens (females) and Poults (babies). A group of turkeys is called a rafter.
They have over 20 different vocalizations, from gobbles to purrs, yelps, clucks, and even whistles!
Turkeys have excellent vision - three times better than humans - and can see in color and almost 360° around without turning their heads.
Only toms gobble, and each tom has a unique gobble that can be heard from more than a kilometre away!
Toms fan out their tail feathers in a dramatic display called “strutting” to impress hens and establish dominance. They often compete with each other for hen attention, sometimes with noisy, hilarious, or downright ridiculous results.
Poults are born with a light fuzz and are very vulnerable in the early days, needing warmth and protection. They grow fast and often double in size within the first two weeks of life.
Turkeys are curious, have great memories, and can even recognize their human caretakers.
They blush! A turkey’s head can change colour with emotion - blue when calm, red when angry or excited.