Posts Tagged ‘turkey’

Did you know that Minnesota is the top turkey-producing state in America?    There are 6 states responsible for producing Thanksgiving turkeys – Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas, Virginia, Missouri and Indiana.

Did you know 88% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving – at 15 pounds for an average per turkey – thats roughly 700 millions pounds consumed on just one day!

Did you know that wild turkeys can run 20 miles per hour?  Makes for a fun chase!

Did you know it takes 75-80 pounds of feed to raise a 30 pound tom turkey?

Did you know that commercially raised turkeys cannot fly?

Did you know that turkey has more protein than chicken or beef and is low in fat?

For more interesting and fun turkey facts…read more.