how long does it take from the time a turkey is hatched until it is harvested

In general, turkey takes about 14 to 20 weeks from hatching to harvesting for meat purposes. However, some heritage breeds of Turkey can even take 25 to 30 weeks from hatching to harvesting. They are popular to raise for Thanksgiving dinner and a great addition to the barnyard. Domesticated turkeys (Meleagaris galloparo) can live up to … Read more