Talking Turkey

Impenetrable quote of the day regarding modern breeds of turkeys courtesy of the USDA:

Commercial broiler breeder strains, selected for rapid growth and high meat yields, do not adequately regulate voluntary feed intake commensurate with their energy needs. Consequently, these birds must be given a limited amount of feed to avoid overconsumption that can lead to excessive accumulation of energy stores.

Translation: Turkeys are gluttons who don't know when to stop and they get too fat if you let them eat too much.