Turkey welfare and behaviour | RSPCA - RSPCA
How turkeys behave
To understand how to best provide for their welfare needs, it helps to have an idea of how turkeys behave. Commercial breeds of turkey have many of the same natural instincts as their wild relatives. These include:
- Comfort and grooming activities - such as preening, ruffling feathers, stretching wings and dustbathing
- Roosting on raised perches at night for comfort and to feel safe from predators
- Running and exercising
- Exploring their environment