Before the mass-breeding programs of the early 20th century, turkeys took roughly 28 weeks to get to their full size, growing at an estimated rate of about 0.75 to 1 pound per week, according to one ...

Known collectively as “heritage turkeys,” many of the ancient breeds almost went extinct in the late 1990s. But those colorful, playful and spritely bird breeds are on the rebound as a small group of ...

As Thanksgiving nears, it is time to pay homage to the iconic bird. Not just tasty and delicious, turkeys are multifaceted critters with fascinating histories. Enjoy these ten facts about turkeys. As ...

Couple brings exclusive breed to U.S. CROZET, Va. – Because of what lurks in the Virginia night, eager to feast on turkey – bears, coyotes, skunks, foxes and more – Judd and Cari Culver have spared no ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It's a turkey with a proud heritage, so much so that gourmet cooks seem to be flocking to poultry farms this Thanksgiving season to buy one. Mary and Rick Pitman say the phone at ...