What Do You Call a Female Turkey?

Today I had an amazing encounter with a family of turkeys in our yard. Two baby turkeys and their mother spent more than an hour relaxing and walking around. I wrote all about the encounter here (turkey vs. bird garden statue) but as I was writing I kept wondering what are baby turkeys called? Well … Read more

how to cook turkey drumsticks oven

Learn how to prepare perfectly roasted turkey legs the easy way – no flipping or covering with foil required. Simply season turkey legs with a blend of salt, homemade spice mix, and oil, then bake them at 400°F until the skin turns crispy, and the meat cooks to perfection. How To Cook Turkey Drumsticks In … Read more

Is It Better to Slow Cook a Turkey?

Slow-roasted turkey is marvelously tender, with meat that literally falls off the bone and golden, rich, golden-brown skin. Its an easy, hands-off way to prepare turkey and yields consistently excellent results. Cooking a turkey can be intimidating, especially for holiday meals like Thanksgiving. Many home cooks struggle with getting the turkey cooked through without drying … Read more

How to Cook a Fresh Killed Turkey to Perfection

Cooking a fresh killed turkey can seem intimidating, but with a few simple tips you’ll have a delicious home-cooked bird on your table in no time. As someone who has cooked many fresh turkeys from my own farm, I’m happy to share everything I’ve learned over the years about getting the best results when preparing … Read more

How Long Does a Wild Turkey Live?

About 245 million turkeys are slaughtered each year in the U.S., with 46 million alone killed just for Thanksgiving. While turkeys are as social and playful as cats and dogs, there could be no starker difference between the lives and deaths of these creatures and that of most companion animals. Wild turkeys are fascinating birds … Read more