The most wonderful time of the year for Devon family turkey farm

A Devonshire farm has grown its turkey enterprise from humble beginnings to it now being the farm's main source of income

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 7 min read
The most wonderful time of the year for Devon family turkey farm

Christmas dinner is one of the most celebrated meals of the year. A time shared with family and friends, all centred around a succulent turkey. And although the meal can be devoured in minutes, the...

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