turkey sausage questions

[vtgirls]

Having 4 turkeys butchered today to make way for a bunch of newbies.
Planning to make sausage out of one.
Have a friend who has recently aquired a sausage maker but hasn't used it before so its new for both of us.
Any of you have suggestions on casing choices?
Spices to add?
Technique?
Thanks much ahead!

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

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[Unclebean]

this is making me hungry, I've never had turkey sausage before.

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

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[Unclebean]

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Whatever you do, don't click on this link below.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=148918

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He is already there and really hungry.

Steve

Wow, that looks good!

 

[Unclebean]

Quote:
Whatever you do, don't click on this link below.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=148918

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He is already there and really hungry.

Steve

Wow, that looks good!

I guess I need to get on the waiting list for duck eggs now? lol

 

[vtgirls]

So, I am just back from the farm that butchered these 4 turkeys with me. I havent scaled them for weight just yet, being its very warm out ad I wanted to get them into the fridge quick. We were astounded at how much fat one of the two tom's had on his breast - more than a pig! The 2 hens and other tom not at all. However, I think he will have more than enough fat for sausage, no pork needed for sure. Thanks on the responses, any more thoughts out in chicken forum land?

 

[syble]

were are planning on doing some turkey sausages too. though we lean more towards addind finely mines sweet onions, garlic and assorted herbs with a bit of honey. We like the honey garlic style pork sausages, but want something less fatty. my dad wants to do half pure turkey and the other half 50/50 with turkey/pork. We've got a few months yet before we'll have turkeys big enough to butcher, they are only a bit over a month old right now.
thanks
sib