But with the advent of factory farming creating genetically mutated turkeys cheap and quick for the table, those heritage breeds have faded away. As one of the last people to breed them ...

While other tasty turkeys are bound for glory, Tom is staying alive at the McCooks' Glory Land Farms near Blythe.

Some examples of heritage turkeys include Royal Palm, Narragansett, Bourbon Red, Slate, Bronze and White Holland. Some of ...

Other large-scale farms and smaller farms that raise their turkeys on pastures, with outdoor access, may see varying levels of mobility issues. Business Insider spoke with John Vesecky of Vesecky ...

Let's start with heirloom, which refers to an old-world breed of turkey. “Essentially the same turkey that the pilgrims ate on the first Thanksgiving,” Regalado said. Heirloom turkeys are ...

If you raise them to eat, you’ll have a much more wholesome and flavorful turkey than anything you could buy at the supermarket. Several of the old “heritage” breeds are still available ...