how long do turkeys live

[saylorfamily]

i have a turkey that is atleast 5 years old is that normal because i heard they are to be living for only two years

 

[sunflour]

Glad you joined us. No personal experience with turkeys and only 1.5 yrs with chickens.

But read the record is 12 years and average is 2-3 years for domestic turkeys.

Why don't you post the question under the turkey forum and bet you'll get real experienced info.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! X2 on try posting in the Turkey forum https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/20/turkeys

 

[roosterlover897]

i don't know if this will help but wild turkeys live 10-12 years if not eaten so being domestic probably 6-9 years

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Enjoy your Turkey and welcome to our flock!

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you decided to join our flock. I'm a chicken person and don't know much about turkeys (never had any), but definitely post on our Turkey link that Kelsie2290 left you with, and take advantage of our experts there. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your turkey.

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

Good luck with your turkey!

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.