Over 300,000,000 turkeys are raised in the USA each year. The tom turkey is larger and more brightly colored than the hen. Poults are brown. Turkeys have a varied diet. They eat insects, worms, fruit, seeds, acorns, grains, slugs, snails, and many other foods.
Many animals prey upon turkeys, including skunks , owls , raccoons , hawks, bobcats, and snakes.