Albert the Turkey has been showing love since he was rescued from becoming a thanksgiving meal. He’s been known to give full on, two-winged hugs to his rescuer (or adopted Dad) Brad Pinvidic. Now, he is not only a family pet but a welcomed guest at weddings and other events.

Do turkeys show affection?

Turkeys are highly social, affectionate and love to play. If you toss an apple to a group of turkeys, they will play with it like a football. They create long-lasting social bonds with each other and with humans. Turkeys love to be stroked, petted and cuddled.

Are turkeys smart?

Not to be confused with their distant and stupid cousin, the domesticated turkey commonly found in freezers, wild turkeys are highly intelligent and unpredictable. They can fly as fast as 55 m.p.h., run up to 20 m.p.h. and have keen eyesight.

Turkeys like to listen to music, especially classical, and will often sing along! It is difficult to sneak up on a turkey. They have excellent vision and hearing, even though they have no external ears.