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Turkeys

A turkey is a large bird with a fleshy wattle hanging from the underside of its beak. It is also characterized by a lump called a snood, dangling from the top of its beak.

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When did they start eating turkey?

In 1621, on Thanksgiving day, the Pilgrims and Native Americans ate wild turkeys, and it became a holiday tradition from that day forward.

Do turkeys prefer to walk of run but will fly?

All wild turkeys are able to fly. However, the turkey you are used to eating on holidays probably never flew and may not be able to fly.

What are some ways that you can save turkeys?

Pretty much similar to chickens, only feed them gamebird food, not chicken feed. they need a higher protein to keep from having leg problems. They need more room in a coop due to the size of the bird. 3-4 square feet per bird. Also supply roosts. Some will roost, some won't. They are said to be friendly and to get attached to people and follow around like dogs. Turkeys are fun! and beautiful!

Are turkey gobbling to noisy?

They do if disturbed. Turkeys roost in trees, but hens will nest on the ground when they lay eggs, and predators such as raccoons will eat both the eggs, the young, and the adults if they can catch them.

Do male and female turkeys flock together in the same roost during the winter?

yes, i have about 20 turkeys male and female mixed and they are fine

Why does a turkey make sounds?

Because they have two drumsticks.

Describe 3 attributes of a turkeys?

The great turkey has a number of attributes. One attribute of the turkey is it's ability to make a great dinner meat.

What is the name of the presidential pardoned turkeys?

The turkeys that get pardoned by the President go to George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. There is no special park, because the birds actually die of natural causes within a year of being pardoned.

How long till a turkey is full grown?

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What color usually are turkey eggs?

The color of the wild turkey's eggs are white!

i dont know where you got that info but i raise turkeys and the only breed i have ever seen lay a white egg is the large white commercial breeds that you buy in the store. all the wild and heritage breeds lay brownish or tan eggs with dark specks all over them.

What part of the turkey is broken and considered good luck?

Breaking the turkeyâ??s wishbone is a common custom in America and Europe. A wishbone is actually two fused clavicle bones.

What is 2 uses of turkey feathers?

To stabilize arrows and adorn ceremonial dress

Can turkeys climb stairs?

Turkeys do not jump. However, they can fly at speeds up to 55 mph for short bursts and roost in trees at night.

What are the special features of turkey?

obviously, a turkey has 14 sets of stomachs. They digest small animals such as opossum that threaten they're cave. they Have scales contrary to most beliefs .

Why do turkeys attack humans?

They aren't fighting they are mateing.

No, actually they are fighting. When turkeys mate it can be a clumsy, noisy affair. Due to the fact that they have been bred to be so physically large, it is difficult for the stag to mount the hen, and there is often a lot of manic shuffling and squawking.

I don't know why female turkeys fight males, but when mine do it is quite ferocious, totally relentless requiring intervention, often bloody and there is a completely different set of calls and displays to the mating game.

Are wild turkeys smarter than regular turkeys?

Wild turkeys are very smart but domestic turkeys are complete idiots. They will drown themselves in the rain. REALLY!! They will look up as the rain starts too fall and just stay there with there heads up as the water fills their nostrils and mouths and then they die.

Do turkeys have to mate once for each egg?

defently not one mating is usually suffient although it is best to run the gobbler with the hens until her cluth is complete to be on the safe side also remove the gobbler as soon as the hen has set and to protect the clutch after they hatch hope this forfills your answer. goodluck if you are breeding them.

Do skunks eat wild turkey?

Yes, but training them to use a shot gun is a real pain.

How do you keep a turkey in suspense?

I'll tell you next week. or I'll tell you at Christmas.

How many miles can a wild turkey run?

turkeys cover several miles every day,if chased they would not run far before flying away.