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The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is frequently contacted concerning wild turkey nests that appear to be abandoned, resulting in concern for the welfare of the nest and eggs.

Most people do not think of turkeys as backyard fowl, but they can be a great addition to your homestead flock.

Most people do not think of turkeys as backyard fowl, but they can be a great addition to your homestead flock.

While sitting down to enjoy turkey this holiday season, remember that although wild and domestic turkeys are genetically the same species, thats about where the similarity ends. "The wild turkey in a sprint can outrun a galloping horse for a …

Known collectively as “heritage turkeys,” many of the ancient breeds almost went extinct in the late 1990s.

Only a handful of South Dakota producers raise heritage breed turkeys to sell.

The steady march of technology and innovation in the 20th century led to the development of the Broad Breasted White, the breed that now dominates the market.

Many ancient breeds almost went extinct in the late 1990s

STURGIS — During the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions in the food production supply chain and workforce sometimes led to empty grocery shelves, pushing some consumers to turn to locally grown organic

A few South Dakota organic farms are raising smaller heritage turkeys, and interest is rising. “Once that breed is gone, they’re gone and gone forever.”