Some turkeys are so large that they have trouble walking, but scientists have found ways to raise healthier birds.
By the mid-20th century, some turkeys were growing so large that their skeletons could not keep up. Fast-growing turkeys may be less nutritious and their meat may be streaky, pale and slimy. Heritage turkeys, which grow slowly and can reproduce naturally, may be a more sustainable option. Before mass production programs in the early 20th… Read More »