Commercial turkeys have been selectively bred to grow so fast that many cannot breed naturally and face significant musculoskeletal problems that impair their welfare.
Commercial turkeys suffer from the same extreme growth-related welfare problems as broiler chickens, compounded by their larger body size. Their rapid growth strains cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, causing chronic discomfort, exercise intolerance, and early death. Their inability to breed naturally means entire commercial populations are dependent on artificial insemination, eliminating natural mating behavior. In barren, crowded conditions, their natural curiosity and social complexity finds no outlet.