A Day in the Life of a Minnesota Turkey Farmer

Minnesota raises more turkeys than any other state in the U.S. Over 450 farmers are committed every day to bird health, animal care, food safety, and environmental protection. This is a look at the day in the life of one of these farmers.
For more information about Minnesota turkey farmers and to find delicious turkey recipes, visit www.MinnesotaTurkey.com or find Minnesota Turkey on Facebook.

[@samuelkimani2487]

I love what you do and I want to start my Turkey farm although on small scale.

[@rrltruckingllc2605]

How do you get pay for the bird that took to market

[@vegasguy10]

One question for you. Do these turkeys actually get to go OUTSIDE??

[@csr326]

vegasguy10 Usually no, these birds get processed at 13-21 weeks old. So they’re still very young. When They’re pults (babies) they really can’t maintain they’re own heat so being in a brood barn is the best way to keep them healthy and warm. When they get market size, which is 13-21 weeks according to the video. They need to maintain bio security. Letting them free range can bring in potential diseases and predators threats. If you see them, they act as they would out side. They can scratch, dustbath, run around and jump. So what’s the point of going outside.

[@My8565]

Being inside offers the ability to keep their environment the best possible for growth and health

[@bpr2_arielfatriyanovari106]

What song in this opening video?

[@hebervasquez7111]

I love minnesota.

[@saugatvlogs6636]

hey, I am turkey farmer from Nepal. Can i have your email for some discussion about this farming.. really needs some suggestion??

[@cowboyjoe1771]

I would t believe a guy that is chewing tobacco while speaking lol

[@csr326]

Barber Cedeez I would lol

[@williammickelson403]

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[@djjammindave]

I'm not in the Turkey business nor I own a pet, but I do recognized the importance of this video. Well produced and a very nice educational presentation. The birds seems to be content and happy. Can you imagine if you let these birds outside free ranging for a short period of time in a daily basis? I know that it will be concerns, but the birds in turn will be grateful and smiling. Thank you.

[@UndisputedRoofer]

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