Turkeys are large creatures, very impressive looking and fascinating to have around. Before thinking of buying some though you need to be sure that you are allowed to.

If you are living in a modern house there may be a condition in the contract that does not allow livestock to be kept. Even a pet turkey is looked upon as livestock by the local authorities.

Consideration should also be given to your neighbours. Stag turkeys (males) gobble in reaction to any sound and hen turkeys have a wide vocabulary. Therefore it would be courteous to consult them and win them over before actually purchasing any birds.

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