See the Purebred Thanksgiving Turkeys for the One Percent

The video discusses heritage turkeys, highlighting their natural and sustainable qualities. It explains the differences between heritage and industrial turkeys, focusing on aspects like meat quality, growth rate, and breeding capabilities. The speaker describes their practices in raising heritage turkeys, emphasizing natural mating, pasture-raising, and a vegetarian diet without antibiotics. Finally, the video offers cooking tips to enjoy the natural taste of heritage turkeys.

What is a key characteristic of heritage turkeys compared to industrial turkeys?

• They have lighter meat.

• They have darker meat due to physical activity.

• They are less nutritious.

• They grow faster.

How long does it take for heritage turkeys to reach market weight?

• 12 weeks

• 20 weeks

• 28 to 30 weeks

• 40 weeks

Why can't modern industrial turkeys naturally mate?

• They are too small.

• They become morbidly obese too quickly.

• They are too aggressive.

• They are kept in cages.

What is a notable feature of the diet of heritage turkeys?

• It is high in protein.

• It includes antibiotics.

• It is an all vegetarian diet.

• It includes growth stimulants.

What simple cooking method is suggested for heritage turkeys?

• Boil with herbs.

• Roast with salt and water.

• Fry with butter.

• Grill with spices.