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Just thought I'd put in a note about the snakes because I work predominantly with them. Balls are notorious for imprinting on certain food items. I would take into account that after tasting quail they may never go back to anything else! That said, I have kept many a picky python (though mostly...

Thanks for the replies. I probably already know the answer to my question but is there any way to be more certain of a friendly turkey? Are there breeds more likely to be friendly or would it help to raise one up from the egg if we want one that will be nice? Just wondered.

We just got two one year old Bourbon Red Turkeys. Long story short, we only have the male left and are trying to get him more bird friends shortly. Anyway, the problem is I also have one 2.5 year old daughter and a 6 month old son. The turkey seems to adore my daughter. Follows her around...

Why is this necessary? Are they more likely to get worms than any of my other outdoor animals?

I read somewhere I need to worm them? Is this true? Is there anything else I need to look for or do to make sure they are healthy? They were raised with chickens for a year so definitely exposed to other birds but seem very healthy thus far.

haha, yeah. So far he's been strutting around and showing off for the dogs. They seem very convinced that he's hot stuff even though they're not even the same species!

Thank you for all this great info, everyone!

Ok, this may sound absolutely ridiculous but are male turkeys supposed to have a large, bare, reddish butt? Do they pull their feathers out or do they naturally have no feathers there? It looks like there are feather stubs like they've been pulled out. Could this be a parasite or something?

I just got Bourbon reds which we will be keeping as pets. I haven't been able to find much information about taking care of turkeys past raising up babies as I guess they're largely raised for food. Mine were raised to be pets (one year olds) and I got them quite suddenly as they needed a place...

I just got Bourbon reds which we will be keeping as pets. I haven't been able to find much information about taking care of turkeys past raising up babies as I guess they're largely raised for food. Mine were raised to be pets (one year olds) and I got them quite suddenly as they needed a place...