Orphaned Baby Turkeys Seek Future as Companion Animals, Not As Dinner
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Orphan turkeys seek future as pets, not dinner
November 18, 2011 | 6:00 am
Baby turkeys
Aren't baby turkeys surprisingly photogenic? These birds are also lucky. Twenty-five baby turkeys, or poults, were dumped off at the Farm Sanctuary animal protection facility near Palmdale recently. They were weak and dirty, and the very tips of their beaks had been removed, leaving experts to speculate the birds were rescued from a commercial factory farm.
“This isn't the first time this has happened,” says Susie Coston, national shelter director for the nonprofit Farm Sanctuary, who adds that such drop-offs are common around Thanksgiving. “Sometimes I think it's workers who feel really bad.”
Now needing permanent homes, the birds make good companion animals, sanctuary officials say. Prospective adopters should have large yards and be sure zoning allows turkeys, Coston says, noting that many communities allow chickens but not bigger birds.
Chefs need not apply. “Not wanting to eat them is the No. 1 thing we're looking for,” Coston says.
On Sunday, the public is invited to the farm in Acton, off the 14 Freeway, to meet some of the babies at the shelter's free Celebration for the Turkeys from 2 to 5 p.m.
Details: www.adoptaturkey.org.
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Abandoned Baby Turkeys | Los Angeles, California
November 7, 2011
Gayle Anderson was live in Acton where 25 orphaned baby turkeys have been given a new chance at life courtesy of the Farm Sanctuary, the nation's leading farm animal protection organization. Known as "poults," these one-month-old baby turkeys were dirty, weak, and debeaked when they arrived at the southern California Animal Acres shelter, an indication that they came from a factory farm. Factory farms are large, warehouse-like facilities where birds are crammed by the thousands and spend their short lives unable to comfortably move, experience sunlight, or exhibit any natural behaviors. Due to these cramped living conditions, these animals are driven to excessive pecking and fighting. Rather than provide more space, the meat industry performs debeaking, which severs the tip of the bird's beak.
Now that they are in Farm Sanctuary's care, these tiny turkeys are receiving urgently needed medical attention at Animal Acres. The weaker babies, along with a few that have hernias, have been sent to the organization's Orland Shelter, where they will receive more specialized treatments available at the University of Davis' Veterinary Hospital. To offer your help to these baby turkeys, and other farm animals in need, you may sponsor a turkey though Farm Sanctuary's annual "Adopt-A-Turkey Project" taking place right now or by joining Farm Sanctuary online at www.farmsanctuary.org When the poults make full recoveries, Farm Sanctuary will seek permanent homes for them through their Farm Animal Adoption Network.
In the meantime, the public is invited to meet some of the new babies and other rescued turkeys at the shelter's "Celebration for the Turkeys" Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 2 to 5 p.m. This FREE event, which takes places just an hour outside of Los Angeles, features the much-loved "Feeding of the Turkeys" ceremony, where the shelter's rescued turkeys are the honored guests and dine on a buffet of their favorite holiday treats, such as stuffed squash, pumpkin pie and cranberries, as well as farm time and a guest presentation. For a schedule of other events, please visit www.animalacres.org
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Since 1986, Farm Sanctuary has promoted legislative, policy and individual lifestyle changes to help farm animals with shelters in New York and California that provide lifelong care for nearly 1,000 rescued farm animals and has given nearly 3,000 rescued animals a new beginning through their Farm Animal Adoption Network. For more information, please visit www.farmsanctuary.org
For more information:
Farm Sanctuary-Animal Acres
5200 Escondido Canyon Road
Acton, CA 93510
(661) 269-5404
www.animalacres.orgFarm Sanctuary National Headquarters
3100 Aikens Road
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 583-2225 ext. 221
www.farmsanctuary.orgMailing Address:
Farm Sanctuary National Headquarters
P.O. Box 150
Watkins Glen, NY 14891 - 6 months ago
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Here's a handy link to a long page (with photos) all about turkeys...
http://www.all-creatures.org/anex/turkey.html
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Did you know that turkeys can PURR?!?!?!
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Yes. From what you described in 2010, or 2009, they're playful, affectionate
, have personalities as children do. When I used to work at the Syracuse
Airport, I saw deer, and a couple of turkeys there often. Motorists would
slow down to let them trot across the road. As they were wild, they were
spry. I used to tallk to them, and advise them to stay out the road. I'd
see them poke their heads up as I walked by from where they grazed.
I detest the way the factory farms enslave, exploit and abuse them. I
look forward to the day when they can replicate artificial sources, and
enable that to be decent substitutes. I'd have to be starving to death
before I'd be temped to off one of those cute buggers. Good post, E.V. - 6 months ago
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Animals Acres
5200 Escondido Canyon Road
Acton California 93510.
Animal Acres is about a 35-45 minute drive from Los Angeles
Please bring food (and blankets and more) for the newest baby turkeys, as well as for all the other beautiful farmed animals living at this wonderful sanctuary.
Consider volunteering some of your time caring for these animal friends of ours.
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