For many hunters, spring turkey season is a highlight of the year in West Virginia. The excitement of calling in a responsive tom turkey is hard to beat. But successfully harvesting one of these wary birds takes preparation and understanding the hunting regulations. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about … Read more
When it comes to electric roaster oven size, it depends on the size of your turkey. Most electric roasters range in size from 16-quart-capacity to 22-quart-capacity. In general, a roaster can hold the weight of its capacity plus four pounds. Therefore, an 18-quart roaster can hold a 22-pound turkey, and a 20-quart roaster can hold … Read more
I guess we all would rather call plenty to a bird, to the point of excess, than to keep things to a minimum. I know I would. I love to hear one gobble and, when I’m the reason he is gobbling, I have to watch myself or I will get tangled up in spending more … Read more
Lucky you, with leftover cooked turkey! That means you made sure to have enough for everyone to have a great meal (and hopefully some next-day sandwiches) and STILL had extra. Smart. I always plan to make a larger turkey than necessary. There are so many recipes to make with leftover cooked turkey, from split pea … Read more
They are super sweet, have wonderful personalities, and are great family birds. Last year, we raised broad breasted turkeys, and since we didnt really know the difference between heritage breeds and broad breasted, we just purchased the first turkeys we came across. I recently wrote an article about why we chose to raise heritage turkeys … Read more
Whether youre cooking your first Thanksgiving dinner or trying to put on an impressive Christmas feast, roasting a whole turkey can seem a bit intimidating. We recommend starting with an easy traditional turkey recipe thats likely to come out well even if you make a few minor mistakes. Make sure that your turkey is thawed … Read more
Blackhead disease, caused by the organism Histomonas meleagridis, has been a persistent challenge for turkey flocks in the poultry industry. Its rapid spread, high mortality rates, and the potential for secondary bacterial infections have made it a cause for concern among backyard poultry raisers, farm owners, and industry professionals. The infection easily spreads through contaminated … Read more
One of the keys to incredible smoked turkey is choosing the right wood pellet flavors With so many options, it can get overwhelming deciding which Traeger pellets to use Should you go sweet? Savory? A blend? We’ll break down the best pellets for turkey to take the guesswork out and help you serve up amazing … Read more
Planning a turkey this year? Let us help you find the perfect bird for your table. Buying the right turkey can mean the difference between a good Thanksgiving and a legendary Thanksgiving. And while you can’t go wrong with any of our birds, shopping for a specific size or certification can be tricky. Rest assured, … Read more
As fun as holidays can be, they can also be super stressful. Even if you arent the one making all the Thanksgiving dinner sides and delicious pies, Turkey Day can be overwhelming. Thats why when tensions run high — which can easily happen when people start to get “hangry” — you cant go wrong breaking … Read more