How much does a Turkey Weigh?

Turkey is a bird originating from northern United States, being domesticated by the inhabitants of American continent. The turkey is a part of the animals raised exclusively for meat. Turkey is found in Meleagris class that includes six subspecies. Of these six, two have helped to perpetuate the modern turkey: Meleagris gallopavo and Meleagris Ocella. For many farmers, this bird is a real gold mine because the investment in a turkey farm is relatively small taking into consideration the profit earned from selling the meat. Usually a turkey weighs on an average 17 pounds.