Turkey Trivia

Turkeys = Originated from Mexico and central America Guineas = Can fly high into trees for night roosting African birds = Similar in appearance to turkeys with bald blue heads and speckled bodies Small birds = Can be effectively guarded by adult turkeys

Eats about 1/2 pound of feed a day = Turkeys Lays eggs seasonally, in the spring and summer, usually about 30 a year = Guineas Weighs around 20 pounds each = Turkeys Plump birds, make good eating and are said to be more flavorful than chicken = Turkeys

Needs 2 to 3 square feet per bird for a shelter if kept in captivity = Turkeys Can be kept without any shelter, as they can fly high enough into the trees for night roosting to be safe from predators = Turkeys

<p>Always happy to show off their plumage and bright blue heads = Turkeys Make good eating and are said to be more flavorful than chicken = Turkeys Most similar in appearance to turkeys, with bald blue heads and speckled bodies = African birds Can fly high enough into the trees for night roosting to be safe from predators = Guineas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Can consume less if they are actively foraging = Turkeys Eat about 1/2 pound of feed a day = Turkeys Can fly high enough into the trees for night roosting to be safe from predators = Guineas Need 2 to 3 square feet per bird for a shelter if kept in captivity = Guineas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>200</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mexico and central America</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1/2 pound</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 square feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers