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How are wild turkeys different from those grown on farms?
Wild turkeys are slim birds, capable of reproducing, finding food, finding shelter all on their own. Domestic meat turkeys can not breed on their own, and need to have food and shelter provided.
What is the biggest danger to young turkeys?
The biggest danger to young turkeys is other animals. Adult turkeys can outrun most dangers, but young turkeys do not run as fast. Of course, hunters are another danger to young turkeys.
What is the most dangrous thing to young turkeys that isn't predators?
Heavy rains and cold temps will kill young turkeys.
Why can't turkey's breed naturally anymore?
Wild turkeys can breed naturally. Some farm turkeys have been developed with such over-sized breasts that they cannot achieve the position for breeding.
Are turkeys the only breed of poultry native to the Western Hemisphere?
true
What are young turkeys called?
"Poult" is a term used to refer to newly hatched turkeys. It's also used to refer to young turkeys up to one year of age.
What is the word or phrase for grouping turkeys?
A group of young turkeys is known as a brood. Groups of adult turkeys are called a rafter or a flock.
Can commercially raised turkeys fly?
NO, commercially raised turkeys do not have the ability to fly. Some young commercially raised turkeys will try to fly but are not successful.
Can peafowl and turkeys breed?
Peafowl and turkeys cannot breed together as they are different species with distinct genetic makeups. Peafowl belong to the family Phasianidae, while turkeys are part of the family Meleagrididae. The significant genetic differences prevent successful interbreeding, so they cannot produce hybrid offspring.
How do turkeyS breed AND INcubate the eggs?
turkeys after breeding, begin to lay there clutch (eggs), turkeys lays about one egg a day, the turkey does not begin to incubate the eggs til she has about 8 or so in the nest. once she has a majority of the eggs in the nest she will begin to incubate, while incubating she will only leave the nest to feed and for waste removal for at most 20 minutes, she will continue to add eggs to the nest, 20 or more eggs sometimes. after 28 days of incubating the eggs, the eggs first deposited in the nest will begin to hatch. the young are totally precocail, so the young can feed on there own almost right away.
Which breed of turkeys were eaten in the UK in 1984?
The type of turkey is your Wine de la soturkeys
Besides being eaten by predators what is the biggest danger to young turkeys?
Starvation is the biggest danger to young turkeys besides being eaten by predators. Although, starvation is uncommon, it can happen to the young when the mother stops taking care of it.
