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"They are forced to breathe toxic fumes in crowded sheds as their beaks and toes are cut off [ WHAT the heck?? ] to reduce damage from stress-induced aggression."

I wonder what planet this moron is from? The toes of turkeys are not "cut off". The SPURS are clipped, just like taking the dew claw off a dog. This keeps the toms from killing each other. Just like roosters, they have a pecking order and LOVE to fight.

The spurs are taken off barnyard roosters for exactly the same reason.

Another note about turkeys: they are very, very aggressive. That's another reason for removing the spurs, unless you LIKE the idea of hemorrhaging. Farm bred ones that run loose will attack you. Carry a big stick for protection.

Actually, after ducking a big tom long enough, the meat will taste 100 times better on Thanksgiving. Revenge is a great seasoning.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!

Farm bred ones that run loose will attack you.

I took one of my nephews to a "petting zoo", and the bloody turkey (bird at the zoo, not my nephew) kept trying to eat my camera strap. Then it decided to light into my leg. I have some sympathy for Bush43 (see the "Caption This" thread with W being assaulted by a turkey). Maybe it thought I was the competition ...