Tibbott the Turkey Tom

Tibbott was found in a ditch by a very compassionate, bird-loving couple near Storm Lake, Iowa. We're fairly certain that Tibbott was destined to be someone's turkey dinner, as there is a Tyson Foods plant located in Storm Lake. Tibbott was a Broad Breasted Turkey, the breed most commonly raised for meat. Due to decades of selective breeding, commercial male turkeys grow to be three times the size of wild male turkeys—hence the reason Tibbott was so large. If you watched him long enough, you'd notice that his head and neck changed colors between red and blue. Tibbott was named after the great Seth Tibbott, the founder of Turtle Island (the creators of Tofurky). We are so inspired by Seth's dedication to producing quality, cruelty-free products and contributing to a more compassionate, sustainable world.

Tibbott was a gentle giant, and beloved by all of the hens in his care—and by every human he met. He was the sweetest guy, and we miss him every single day.