Lillie Nelson

Females or males inflate their plumage to intimidate a predator threatening their brood. So, whenever turkeys sense a threat, be it human or animal, they… Read More »Why Do Female Turkeys Puff Up?

It’s easy to call a baby turkey by the same name as a baby chicken. But a baby turkey is actually called a poult. What… Read More »What Is A 1 Year Old Turkey Called?

Noises and Other Disturbances As a result of sharing space with hawks, raccoons and the occasional badger, turkeys have developed an instinctive avoidance of loud… Read More »What Are Turkeys Scared Of?

If your options are butterball and Kroger, you are going wisely. Butterball and Kroger turkey both are good in quality. Some of the characteristics are… Read More »Are Kroger Turkeys As Good As Butterball?

We eat both hen (female) and tom (male) turkeys, but hens are more commonly found on dinner tables. If you need to feed a large… Read More »Do We Eat Tom Turkeys?

Butterball Whole Premium Young Hen Turkey Tucked legs–No hock clips. The Butterball Difference: Turkeys are hand selected. Bagged giblets for easy removal. What breed of… Read More »Are Butterball Turkeys Hens Or Toms?

They are feather-like structures called mesofiloplumes. Their structural proteins are similar to those of feathers, but they lack a follicle and other characteristics of most… Read More »What Is A Turkey Beard Called?

Turkeys are considerably slower than some other birds. For instance, the fastest bird is the ostrich, which can reach speeds of 70 mph, thanks to… Read More »Is Turkey Fastest Running Bird?

Generally, people define a jake turkey as a one-year-old bird. They can also sometimes be confused with hens in the field. What is a gobbler?… Read More »What Is A Jake Vs A Tom Turkey?