• TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    there is probably a law about them being gamebirds or something.

    In my state it is illegal to kill a turkey, outside of designated hunting season w/ license in designated hunting areas.

    So if you go to the state park with an orange vest with a gun in November, you’re good to kill them. But if you say, beat one to death on your lawn in March, you will get written up on charges and probably face fines and jail time. Both cases, cooking and eating is irrelevant.

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      In my state it is illegal to kill a turkey, outside of designated hunting season w/ license in designated hunting areas.

      Wild turkeys. I really doubt turkey farms are effectively outlawed in your state.

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      But what if it’s your domestic turkey you raised from an egg and fed all its life on your farm?

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        depends on the local laws. if you are a legally on a farm, maybe ti’s fine. if it’s your pet, it’s animal abuse.

        if i killed and ate my dog I’d get arrested.