This is the essential how-to guide for raising turkeys-whether you're raising one bird or a dozen.

Written by a backyard homesteader with a small flock of charismatic heritage-breed turkeys, An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Turkeys is all about raising turkeys on a small scale, with a focus on eggs, meat, and personal enjoyment. Learn how to choose the right breed, raise turkeys from poults (chicks), provide proper nutrition and housing, and decipher turkey behavior and breeding habits.