Turkey

Turkeys are social birds, so they generally do best with at least one other bird as a companion. Can a turkey be kept alone? Because… Read More »Do Turkeys Need A Friend?

Head color can be a very good indicator of a turkey’s mood. A strutting tom’s head and neck will display the characteristic red, white and… Read More »How Can I Tell If My Turkey Is Happy?

Although turkeys do not have a significant role in Christian symbolism via biblical scripture, American Christianity has happily incorporated the turkey as a symbol of… Read More »What Do Turkeys Symbolize In The Bible?

Fresh raw turkey has pale white, off-white, light pink, or cream-colored skin. But when raw turkey loses its freshness, the color of its skin will… Read More »How Do I Know If My Turkey Is Healthy?

Raw turkey skin color is off white to cream-colored. The color under the skin can range from a pink to lavender blue depending on the… Read More »Why Is My Turkey Purple?

Turkey neck tends to have a genetic component, so if a parent had it, you likely have a higher chance of developing it as well.… Read More »How Do You Get Rid Of A Turkey Chin?

While both the male and female have spurs, wattles, caruncles, and snoods, they are far smaller and less distinctive on the female. How can I… Read More »Do Only Male Turkeys Have Wattles?

A short, compact snood can indicate an agitated bird, and turkey hunters have noted the snood shortening and withdrawing when a bird feels trapped or… Read More »Can Turkeys Retract Their Snood?

Toms have black-tipped breast feathers and have j- shaped scat. A beard is made of modified feathers that hang from the chest of a male… Read More »What Is Turkey Beard Made Of?

The turkey “beard” is not a reliable indicator of sex. Up to 10 percent of hens will have thin 6- to 8-inch beards. These hens… Read More »How Rare Is A Bearded Hen Turkey?