Bootiful, in their own way
26th November 2020
As a rural county, Norfolk is well known for many wondrous things, not least it's a county that is synonymous with all things turkey!
I live within turkey flying distance of several, rather well known Turkey empires with vast indoor turkey sheds. Therefore it is always a delight to see free range birds, running carefree through corn cover crops and across grassy compounds. Happy, curious and dare I say it optimistic, that the good life they have been enjoying, lasts!
Spending 30 minutes watching them through the wire fence, each one had an individual look, personality and behavioural traits. Some were followers, some were leaders whilst some were pacifists, others were certainly more akin to bar brawling ruffians. Their bubble gum like necks changed in colour from light grey to deep crimson depending on how much testosterone was being pumped through their body.
I couldn't stay long but it was a fascinating experience watching the definite pecking order plus their obvious flock reaction to sounds, disturbances and stimulus. Who knew watching turkeys could be so such fun and so "bootiful" in their own way!
I live within turkey flying distance of several, rather well known Turkey empires with vast indoor turkey sheds. Therefore it is always a delight to see free range birds, running carefree through corn cover crops and across grassy compounds. Happy, curious and dare I say it optimistic, that the good life they have been enjoying, lasts!
Spending 30 minutes watching them through the wire fence, each one had an individual look, personality and behavioural traits. Some were followers, some were leaders whilst some were pacifists, others were certainly more akin to bar brawling ruffians. Their bubble gum like necks changed in colour from light grey to deep crimson depending on how much testosterone was being pumped through their body.
I couldn't stay long but it was a fascinating experience watching the definite pecking order plus their obvious flock reaction to sounds, disturbances and stimulus. Who knew watching turkeys could be so such fun and so "bootiful" in their own way!