And how many more turkeys are alive in the US today vs then. Mind you, almost all are in cages or on farms, but our breeding them increases allowable population density.
Wild turkeys are in a much more limited range than those inbred for market, and they’re a lot smarter! Which is why Franklin thought the turkey, not the eagle should be the national bird. Hmmm, so much of the population has gone the way of the turkey, fat and stupid, and they do have bonespurs.
Stevefk over 4 years ago
After the first Thanksgiving they all agreed it tasted just like chicken.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Seems Toms gifted instincts were off that day…..gobble gobble…
cdnalor over 4 years ago
I think he’s missing the survival instinct.
dsidney49 over 4 years ago
" ’We’d LOVE to have you for dinner!’ they said… ’It’ll be FUN!’ they said…"
joefearsnothing over 4 years ago
Not for long! ;o{
flemmingo over 4 years ago
The first Born Loser!
bobbyferrel over 4 years ago
If old Ben had had his way, you’d be sitting pretty.
posstockhoarder over 4 years ago
His non-plated descendants evolved into weather forecasters!
daleandkristen over 4 years ago
Oy.
ekke over 4 years ago
Yes, good indeed. You WILL be delicious!
cuzinron47 over 4 years ago
You’ll be the guest of honor, and they’re gonna insist on dressing you.
DM2860 over 4 years ago
And how many more turkeys are alive in the US today vs then. Mind you, almost all are in cages or on farms, but our breeding them increases allowable population density.
Dtroutma over 4 years ago
Wild turkeys are in a much more limited range than those inbred for market, and they’re a lot smarter! Which is why Franklin thought the turkey, not the eagle should be the national bird. Hmmm, so much of the population has gone the way of the turkey, fat and stupid, and they do have bonespurs.