I tend to gravitate toward heirloom anything, and that includes animals. Bourbon Red Turkeys fall into this category. They came out of the Kentucky Bluegrass Region known as Bourbon County in the late 1800's and are known for their rich flavor. Yes, we eat our turkeys. But until that time comes, they're free to roam the property, gobbling up grass-hoppers, worms, and any other critter that crossed their paths. They wander through my gardens and fields, as natural as can be--although graceful wouldn't be the best way to describe them. They tend to be somewhat awkward, and they certainly forget their manners come feeding time. Despite that, they live the good life for as long as they're here. Which is my goal for all the animals on our homestead--and for me and my family, too!
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