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Those are called wattles. They have no purpose.

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Are goats allergic to anything?

Yes, goats can be allergic to various substances such as certain foods, plants, or medications. Common allergens for goats include certain types of feed, dust, mold, and pollen. Symptoms of allergies in goats may include itching, skin rashes, sneezing, or respiratory issues.


What kinds of food or resources does goats supply to people?

Goats provide milk, meat, and skin to people. Goat milk is high in protein and is used to make cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products. Goat meat is a source of protein for many cultures, and goat skin is used to make leather products such as shoes and bags.


What is the name for the long loose skin thing that hangs down from a turkeys neck?

The loose skin hanging down from a turkey's neck is called a wattle.Wattle is the most commonly used name. Dewlap and caruncle are also correct.


What is the skin hanging on a chicken neck called?

Both hens and roosters have that red skin hanging down from the neck. It is called a wattle. Wattles are the cooling system of a chicken. Chickens do not sweat, blood circulates close to the surface of the skin in this area allowing the air around to help cool the blood of the chicken during hot weather. The comb on the top of the chickens head is very similar.


Can cats have dewlaps on their stomach?

That's what some people call it, but technically it is a flap of loose fat under the skin, outside the abdomen, similar to the flabby fat double-chin on a person or the dewlap on a female rabbit under the chin. Unlike the rabbit, it doesn't serve any purpose.