Official BYC Poll: What’s Your Favorite Thing About Raising Turkeys?

[BYC Project Manager]

Turkeys aren't just for Thanksgiving—they’re full of personality, charm, and surprise! Whether they're strutting their stuff, gobbling at random sounds, or simply ruling the roost with their majestic presence, turkeys bring something totally unique to the backyard flock.

So tell us: What’s your absolute favorite thing about raising turkeys? Pick the one or more that make you smile most—and feel free to share your turkey tales in the comments!

Whether you raise one tom or a whole gang of gobblers, turkeys have a way of stealing the spotlight—and sometimes your heart (and garden snacks). Thanks for voting, and be sure to share your best turkey stories, tips, or even turkey fails. We’re all ears... and tail feathers!


Further Reading:

• The Best Time of Year to Start Raising Backyard Turkeys: A Guide for Beginners
• Brooding and Raising Turkey Poults
• Managing Turkey Waste and Manure
• Raising Turkeys for Meat vs. Keeping as Pets
• The Many Benefits of Raising Backyard Turkeys

(Check out more exciting Official BYC Polls HERE!)

 

[iwltfum]

My favorite part is the ground turkey

Edit to add: sorry if it comes off as brazen. But it truly is my favorite part. I do it all for the ground turkey every year. They are incredible creatures though!

 

[talkinboutchickens]

I don't raise turkeys but my neighbor has some and they are adorable. My friend in my 4-H club brought a turkey to auction during fair. His name was Dinner and he was so chill.

 

[MyBabyHens]

USED to have turkeys,, one drowned itself it its own water bowl and the rest followed that ones example.. never again, but they were nice to have !

 

[SkyAJK]

I do not have turkey, but I do have a male bush turkey visits my garden here and there. He is very handsome and I love hangout at the park near my home because there are many of the bush turkey lives there, except I have never seen a female, where is she?

 

[SkyAJK]

USED to have turkeys,, one drowned itself it its own water bowl and the rest followed that ones example.. never again, but they were nice to have !

That is very strange...drowned itself and followed by the rest of the flock. Do you ever find out why?

 

[Pearlescent]

USED to have turkeys,, one drowned itself it its own water bowl and the rest followed that ones example.. never again, but they were nice to have !

I’ve never had one drown. Are you sure that’s what happened? they are too smart to see one drown and then all also drown, because that one did.

 

[R2elk]

I do not have turkey, but I do have a male bush turkey visits my garden here and there. He is very handsome and I love hangout at the park near my home because there are many of the bush turkey lives there, except I have never seen a female, where is she?

Here, the wild hens are only with the wild toms during spring breeding season. After mating they make hidden nests as much to hide the eggs from the predators as to hide them from the toms.

 

[MyBabyHens]

That is very strange...drowned itself and followed by the rest of the flock. Do you ever find out why?

no, I figured the turkey did it by accident, the others saw, and like chickens they followed suit. I guess i got the bad batch of turkeys..

 

[MyBabyHens]

I’ve never had one drown. Are you sure that’s what happened? they are too smart to see one drown and then all also drown, because that one did.

I had cameras on them, and that is exactly what they did