Head to head: Wild vs. supermarket turkeys

One is a product of factory farming. The other hasn't changed much since the first Thanksgiving.

Turkey infographic

Whether you like yours brined or unbrined, stuffed with cornbread or sausage, in drumstick or leftover-sandwich format, it all starts with the turkey. Today's turkey-lover has two choices: the supermarket bird, an artificially giganticized product of careful breeding and industrial farming methods, and the wild turkey, which hasn't evolved much since the first Thanksgiving. Here's a quick visual guide to help you decide which is best for you:

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