Raising Practices
We take pride in raising free-range turkeys the way nature and our namesake intended.
Raising Practices
Ferndale turkeys grow naturally, without the use of antibiotics or artificial growth promotants, and are rotated on fresh pasture during the temperate months so they have access to clean air and fresh grass. We don’t think there’s any substitute for excellent care and husbandry and we take pride in creating an environment that maintains turkey health without medications.
Ferndale turkeys grow naturally, without the use of antibiotics or artificial growth promotants. During the temperate months, they are rotated on fresh pasture so they have access to clean air and fresh grass. We don’t think there’s any substitute for excellent care and husbandry and we take pride in creating an environment that maintains turkey health without medications.
Free-Range Turkey
Raised Without Antibiotics
Custom Feed
Humane Processing
Naturally Processed
Free-Range Turkey
When day-old baby turkeys arrive on our farm, they have to be kept indoors at a balmy 98° F, but as they grow we slowly introduce them to the great outdoors. Once our turkeys are old enough, we transition them to a free-range environment with plenty of room to roam outdoors. In Minnesota’s summer months, they live completely on pasture and are rotated to new grass each week. This allows them constant access to clean air and fresh grass, and exceeds the space requirements for organic turkeys.
Antibiotic-Free
Our Raised Without Antibiotics claim starts at the hatchery, where the eggs and baby turkeys are handled to our standards and never administered antibiotics or growth promotants. We don’t think there’s any substitute for excellent care and husbandry, and we take pride in creating an environment that maintains turkey health without medications.
Custom Feed
Our goal with our feed program is to incorporate age-old wisdom with innovative new ideas to provide a well-rounded diet for our turkeys. We work closely with a local mill that custom blends our feed specifically for us. Poultry gizzards are designed to digest small grains, so the feed consists primarily of fresh ground corn and soybean meal purchased from area farms. We add an ideal balance of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, as well as probiotics, yeast, and natural herbs that work in tandem with nature to maintain excellent health in our flocks.
Humane Processing
Our commitment to raising turkeys with respect extends throughout their life cycle. We work closely with our processor to ensure our turkeys are always handled calmly and humanely. The facility is audited by third-party organizations to certify all animal welfare guidelines and processing procedures are being followed.
Naturally Processed
Our turkeys are processed naturally – without additives or fillers – at independent facilities in Minnesota. Our products are made simply, with clean ingredients and cured without artificial nitrates.
