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In a turkey the active muscles such as the legs store a lot of oxygen and become dark, while less active muscles like the breast remain white.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they do have black and white meat.
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Is there a turkey with just dark meat?
No, there is not all turkeys have dark and white meat :)
Why do chickens and turkeys have white meat but ducks do not?
The breast meat on chickens and Turkeys is white because the flying muscle isn't used much. Any bird that flies regularly will have all dark meat.
Can turkeys eat meat?
no Actually, YES. Wild turkeys (the birds) are omnivorous and will, in fact, eat meat.
What are turkeys used for?
Meat
How many fowl have both white and dark meat?
all fowl have white and dark meat usually the white meat is in the breast and the dark meat is in the legs
What are turkeys uses?
A turkey is used for food. Turkeys are eaten the most at Thanksgiving. Turkeys can be used as a replacement for any other type of meat.
Where does ground turkey meat come from?
From turkeys i beleive.....
Do wild turkeys have all dark meat?
yes
Do wild turkeys eat baby rabbits?
Wild turkeys do not eat baby rabbits. Wild turkeys do not eat any kind of meat because they are vegetarians.
Are green turkeys real?
The black feathers on certain turkeys can appear green in sunlight, so yes , there are green turkeys.
What color are baby turkeys?
white
Can meat birds and turkeys live together?
They can, but it's not a good idea.
