What kind of food does a turkey eat?

Turkeys are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Here's a breakdown of their diet:

Plant-based:

* Grains: Corn, wheat, oats, barley

* Seeds: Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds

* Fruits: Berries, apples, grapes

* Greens: Grass, clover, alfalfa

* Vegetables: Carrots, potatoes, squash

Animal-based:

* Insects: Grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars

* Worms: Earthworms

* Small reptiles and amphibians: Lizards, frogs

* Small mammals: Mice, voles

In the wild:

Wild turkeys primarily forage for food on the ground, digging for seeds, insects, and worms. They'll also eat fruits and berries they find in trees.

Domesticated turkeys:

Domesticated turkeys are fed a balanced diet of grains and other ingredients formulated to meet their nutritional needs.

Fun Fact:

Turkeys love to scratch the ground with their feet to find food!