turkey farming

Raising gobbling birds

Turkey farming is the commercial raising of turkeys for meat production.

Operations range from small free-range farms to large industrial facilities housing thousands of birds.

Most turkeys are raised for seasonal demand, particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas in North America: He got into turkey farming after inheriting his uncle's land.

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agricultural sector/livestock type

turkey farmingcrop farming

Growing plants for harvest

vegetable farming · grain cultivation · cattle ranching · beef production · dairy farming

wild vs. domesticated production

turkey farminggame hunting

Killing wild animals recreationally

foraging · wild harvesting · poaching

food production vs. non-production

turkey farmingwildlife conservation

Protecting animals and ecosystems

animal rescue · rewilding · land preservation · urban development

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farming, turkey

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