Oldest Turkey?

[SteveBaz]

I was talking to a lady some time back and she said her turkey was 12 yrs old. She said they can live to 50+? I find that hard to believe? How old is your oldest turkey you have raised? At this point they could be life long pets for all I know. We have desert tortoise's now for well over 20 years of putting them up for hibernation.

Your oldest turkey?

 

[clinton9]

Hi SteveBaz,
The wild turkeys have 15 years lifespan while domestic turkeys have 10 years lifespan.
Clinton.

 

[Breac]

It depends on the type of turkey. Broad-breasted varieties may make it to 3 years with a bit of luck. Regular, heritage type turkeys can live up to 20 if well cared for. 50 years is out of the question for any turkey.