They are Bronze Breasted birds. They were my Mother's day presents. We ordered them from Farm Supply, and brought them home at 2 days old.
They have been with us since day one, under the heat lamp in the den till they outgrew it. They moved outside at that point to an old rabbit coup. We still brought them inside, but with major towel-ige at hand. They rode around in our the pockets of our sweatshirts and in the hoods. They would snuggle under my hair, on a baby towel of course.
As they got bigger they still hung out while I worked on my computer, the towels just got bigger.
As they got bigger we let them free range the front yard, putting them away at night or when we'd leave the house. If they saw the front door open they would sneak in to hang out with Gracie, our African Grey. She had to show them who's boss a few times, but they could care less.
As teenagers they finally learned to stay outside the door....
But every once and a while we hear the skritch scratch of claws sneaking past the threshold.
Our turkeys are both super friendly. We live on a dead end street next to a public walkway to the Elfin Forest. We get passers by who can't believe what they are seeing. The turkeys love the attention and walk up to people for a pat on the head or back. They also are kind to children, although with the littlest ones I suggest to the parents to keep them at a safe distance as the hen will peck at shiny things, shoe laces and wiggling fingers. Big Guy is too busy showing off to notice anything going on.
I took them to school for sharing. The children loved them as did the turkeys love the attention. The female chirted until the next class would come to visit. At that point Big Guy displayed all his glory and Girl preened her feathers and made happy sounds.
They come when we call them. They are our two legged dogs with feathers.
Sorry to hijack your thread, but I love our turks and their attitude about life. When I read your last message I had to reply. I don't know if I would do it again with this breed as they are growing too quickly even though we ration their feed, they free range and get plenty of exercise. Some day their legs aren't going to be able to support them. I wish I knew that prior to ordering them as I wish they could be around for a long time.
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