Meet Juniper & Gwendolyn

Juniper & Gwendolyn were destined for the Christmas table when a conscientious person bought them off a farmer as they could not bear the thought of them being slaughtered and eaten.


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These two female turkeys are extremly friendly, they follow us around making a silly noise, they love cuddles and a good old stroke.

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