Like the chicken, the turkey is also raised for eggs and meat. The turkey which you obtain from the store would be filled with saline, to increase the size. It might not be able to reproduce. Choose home bred ones. The meat of the home bred ones is tastier than the store bought ones. However, the size would be less than the ones bought from the stores.
•They serve as pest control
•They provide manure
•They can be aggressive, at times
•They are noisy and can create a foul smell, if not maintained.
•They attract some pests and rodents.
•They need constant access to water and food.
•They need shelter, at night.
•They need more space than chickens
•They should be bought, when they are at least 18 weeks old.