Tank
Tank is one handsome chap, and he came to Blackbird Ranch in the summer of 2019 with his best-bird-bro, Morty. The two of them were part of a group of 10 turkeys who were found wandering the busy streets of downtown Seattle! No one really knew where they had come from or why they had decided that downtown Seattle was the place to be. After no one came forward to claim them, the turkeys were placed into sanctuary care—and that’s when Tank and Morty found their way to Blackbird Ranch.
We absolutely fell head over heels in love with these two boys. Tank and Morty have the sweetest, softest little chirps and vocalizations, and they are constantly communicating with each other. They are rarely far apart, and wherever Tank is, you can usually count on Morty being somewhere nearby.
Tank is a big fan of the good life. During the summer, he loves cooling off and playing in the water, spending his days splashing around and having a grand old time. When he’s not enjoying water play, you’ll likely find him wandering through the grass looking for interesting things to munch on. Blueberries and fresh romaine lettuce are two of his favorite summer snacks, and he is always happy when the treat menu includes them!
Of course, no day is complete without plenty of quality time with Morty. The two boys have their own special friendship and spend their days doing whatever it is that turkey bros do—exploring, chatting, foraging, playing, and generally getting into a little bit of bro business.
Tank’s life at Blackbird Ranch is exactly what we hoped it would be: sunshine, water, tasty snacks, plenty of grass to explore, and his best buddy Morty always close by. We’re pretty sure these two have figured out the secret to a very happy turkey life.
Mortimer
Mortimer—better known around the ranch as Morty—is one half of our favorite turkey-bro duo! He and his brother, Tank, arrived at Blackbird Ranch in the summer of 2019 after being found wandering the busy streets of downtown Seattle. They were part of a group of 10 turkeys, and no one really knew where they came from or why they had decided that downtown Seattle was the place to be. When no nearby farms came forward to claim them, the turkeys were placed into sanctuary care—and Tank and Morty eventually found their way to Blackbird Ranch.
Morty and Tank do just about everything together. If you see one, there’s a very good chance the other one isn’t far away. These brothers have a special bond, and we absolutely adore watching them go about their days together.
One of Morty’s favorite activities is getting down and dirty—literally! He loves scratching around in the dirt, digging and searching for bugs and other tasty treasures. A good turkey apparently knows that the best snacks are the ones you have to work for!
And speaking of snacks, Morty has excellent taste. Cantaloupe and grapes are two of his absolute favorites, and he is always happy when these sweet treats make an appearance.
Morty also has the sweetest little voice. When he’s not busy doing his impressive turkey gobble, he makes soft little chirps that let us know he’s feeling happy and content. Those quiet little conversations are some of our favorite sounds at the ranch.
Today, Morty gets to spend his days doing what he loves most: hanging out with Tank, scratching through the dirt for bugs, enjoying delicious fruit, and filling the ranch with his adorable little chirps.
We’re not entirely sure what brought these two brothers to the streets of Seattle, but we do know one thing: we’re incredibly grateful they found their way to Blackbird Ranch.
