Nonprofit Specialist Julia and Senior Advisor Tara talk turkeys! In the first part of our Turkey series, we discuss how domesticated turkeys got here and how that influences their care, as well as many of the considerations that you need to take into account when welcoming a new turkey resident to your sanctuary or rescue! ---

This Episode’s Referenced Open Sanctuary Project Resources:

• Gobble Greetings: New Turkey Arrival Guide | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Creating A Good Home For Turkeys | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Domesticated Turkeys: How We Got Here | The Open Sanctuary Project

• How to Conduct a Turkey Health Check | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Predator-Proofing For Bird Residents At Your Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Establishing Safe And Effective Quarantine And Isolation Protocols For Your Animal Sanctuary | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Daily Observation For Turkey Health And Well-Being | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Electrical Safety Basics For Farmed Animal Sanctuaries | The Open Sanctuary Project

• Understanding Infectious Disease | The Open Sanctuary Project

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