| A Turkey is a big, domesticated bird, a native of | | | | farms on a diet comprising of soybean and corn. |
| North America. Turkey is distinguished by its white | | | | They are also given additional nutrients like |
| plumage and a bare wattled neck and head. The | | | | vitamins and minerals. Sometimes, antibiotics are |
| name Turkey was first applied to the guinea fowl | | | | also given to Turkeys to prevent diseases and to |
| that was thought to have originated in Turkey. | | | | increase feed efficiency. The quantity of |
| However, the American Turkey is a quite | | | | antibiotics to be given, and the withdrawal period, |
| different species from the guinea fowl, though the | | | | is determined by the FDA (Food and Drug |
| name remained. Some common breeds of | | | | Administration) and the FSIS (Food Safety and |
| Turkey are: Narragansett, Bronze, White Holland, | | | | Inspection Service). |
| and Bourbon Red.Turkeys are raised in special | | | | |