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In addition to the flock of turkeys on the Promised Land Farm, it is home to many other animals, including sheep, pygmy goats, several breeds of chickens and a family of peacocks. (Susan Blower photo) |
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Nancy Whelan stands with her flock of turkeys at Promised Land Farm near Thorntown, Ind. The turkeys feed in open pasture and are protected from predators by a donkey, llama and dog. (Susan Blower photo) |
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Jim Whelan holds one of his more than 150 turkeys the week before Thanksgiving. Whelan and his wife, Nancy, began selling turkeys directly to the consumer five years ago. (Susan Blower photo) |
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Jim Whelan, owner of Promised Land Farm with his wife Nancy, stands amidst his flock of turkeys. The farm is located near Thorntown, Ind. (Susan Blower photo) |
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This Heritage Tom Turkey, called Nary, survived this Thanksgiving, but others from the Promised Land Farm will fulfill their purpose this week. (Susan Blower photo) |
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The Whelans sell their free-range turkeys around the Thanksgiving holiday. This year they sold their birds for $3 per pound. (Susan Blower photo) |
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