Lots of turkey bashers here. In defense of this magnificent creature I found this:
"Turkeys love to be caressed, and people often remark that they respond just like their own dogs and cats. And while turkeys make a purring sound when they are content, you haven't lived until you've had a turkey hen fall asleep under your arm. This is when I see hearts and minds completely transformed. The trick is knowing exactly where the secret spot is under her belly. You know right away when you find it, because she will literally melt under your touch, relaxing her body, closing her eyes, purring and softly clucking all the while.
Some turkeys are more affectionate than others, climbing into your lap and making themselves as comfortable as can be. A particularly friendly turkey named Lydia became infamously known as the 'hugging turkey', because she would do just that. As soon as you crouched down, she would run over to you, press her body against yours, and crane her head over your shoulders, clucking all the while. It's amazing how generous a hug can be even without arms."
I just like the way they taste.