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All About Birds: Turkey (18 Pics)

#10 According to observations, turkeys are very often sick.

This is especially true in cases of violations of genetic rules during caring for them.

#11 When looking at turkey breeds, it is important to learn how to determine the s@x of this poultry in advance.

Looking through a photo of a turkey, it is easy to notice that it differs from turkeys primarily in the length of the feathers. He has them along the edges are always quite even and often exclusively of the same length.

At the same time, using this method, it will be possible to distinguish the sex of the bird only immediately after birth, since over time the feathers of the chicks become the same.

#12 The issue of growing turkeys is quite complex and requires special attention.

Keep in mind that turkeys are always lighter than males. In addition, there is usually a small fluff on their head, but in males, the head is the only fledgling.

Females are distinguished by soft, but rather rare feathers. But males almost always have a rough, but very dense plumage, and right between the sternum and the goiter, there are always brushes that are conspicuous.

In addition, if you notice the presence of sharp spurs, then this is definitely a male since female representatives do not have them.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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