Turkey

They also have a “beard”—a tuft of black, hair-like strands—protruding from their chest. On adult gobblers (called toms), the beard can be 7-9 inches or… Read More »How Do I Know If My Turkey Is Bearded?

An infant turkey is called a chick or poult. What is the correct term for a baby turkey? Newly hatched turkeys are called poults, and… Read More »What Is A Small Turkey Called?

turkey /ˈtɚki/ noun. plural turkeys. How do you say multiple turkeys? Turkeys is the only way to make the noun turkey plural. What is the… Read More »What Is The Plural Of Turkeys?

Generally, female turkeys have bare chests, devoid of hair or any bristle-like growth. It is not known with certainty why some females have beards while… Read More »Why Do Female Turkeys Have Beards?

The turkey breast is most beloved part of the bird for gourmands. Tradition dictates that it should be served slices, never chopped. Which part of… Read More »What Is The Best Part Of A Turkey?

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

beard. Growing a beard A male turkey has a beard that hangs off of its chest. It is made of coarse, rough feathers. A beard… Read More »What Is The Thing Hanging From A Turkey Chest?

‘ ((iStock photo)) The long, red, fleshy area that grows from the forehead over the bill is a “snood” while the fleshy growth under the… Read More »What Is The Difference Between A Snood And A Wattle On A Turkey?

We love wild turkey. The tender breast meat on a big gobbler has way more flavor than you find in his barnyard cousins. What part… Read More »Do People Eat Turkey Gobblers?

He suggests purchasing a fresh turkey the weekend before Thanksgiving. “Before it gets handled and all thrown around,” he says. When you take a fresh… Read More »What Day Should I Buy A Turkey?