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Turkey Lifespan: How Long Do Turkeys Live Before Slaughter
Turkeys can live for decades in the wild but, when raised for food, these creatures are slaughtered as young as 12 weeks old.
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Dimitrios Kalantzis
Dimitrios is a writer, editor, journalist and content strategist who started out in the newspaper world before fully embracing the possibilities of media in the 21st Century.
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