Cooking a turkey can be an intimidating task especially if it’s your first time doing it for a big gathering like Thanksgiving. With all the pressure to deliver a picture-perfect moist and flavorful bird to the table, it’s no wonder home cooks turn to Reddit to get tips from fellow users who have been there … Read more
Looking for something different from the usual jerky made out of beef? Well, you found it! This easy to make turkey jerky has a fantastic salty and sweet flavor that will top any jerky you have tried up to this point. I know thats a bold statement, but its most definitely THAT good. Wild turkey … Read more
Turkey eggs are quite a bit larger than the chicken eggs that most of us are accustomed to finding in our refrigerators and local grocery stores But just how much bigger are they? Let’s take a closer look at the size of turkey eggs compared to other types of eggs from common backyard poultry Typical … Read more
A wild turkey is instantly recognizable for many reasons. These birds are big — sometimes tipping the scales at more than 20 pounds — but what most often catches our eyes is the bright red skin that hangs from the birds necks. This fleshy, bumpy skin has a name: the wattle. Its different from the … Read more
Wild turkeys have incredible eyesight. Their ability to sense a predator, like a hunter leaning back against a tree, is uncanny. Turkey vision can seem even supernatural at times. But really, it’s just a combination of evolution and physiology. There’s still plenty we don’t know about how turkeys see, but researchers have uncovered plenty of … Read more
Wild turkeys are large game birds found throughout much of North America While wild turkeys themselves are easy to identify, their tracks can be a bit more challenging to recognize. However, with some knowledge of turkey track characteristics, you can learn to identify wild turkey tracks in the wild. Size and Shape of Turkey Tracks … Read more
Turkey hunting requires expert concealment. A turkey’s vision is sharp allowing it to detect even the slightest movements from great distances. Choosing the optimal camouflage pattern is crucial for staying hidden when pursuing these vigilant birds. But with so many camo patterns on the market it can be challenging to select the best option for … Read more
Several factors contribute to a perfect Thanksgiving, but the holiday hinges on one question in particular: How long will it take to cook that turkey? Notoriously prone to overcooking, turkey meat has been ridiculed for its perceived dryness time and again. On top of the meat’s naturally lean characteristics, these very large birds have sections … Read more
Turkey shoots are a classic autumn tradition in many rural communities across the United States. Northern Kentucky is no exception. These exciting local events offer a fun way for residents to gather, compete, support local organizations, and potentially win a turkey or other prizes just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. Let’s take a closer look … Read more
With the rising popularity of homesteading and raising backyard flocks, more people are interested in buying turkey eggs. Fresh turkey eggs can be difficult to source, but they have a distinct, rich flavor that makes baked goods and breakfasts shine. If you want to try your hand at incubating and hatching turkey poults you’ll need … Read more