Wacky Turkey Facts

Front

Which of these statements is true? Only female turkeys gobble, Only male turkeys gobble, Both male and female turkeys gobble

Back

Only male turkeys gobble

Front

An adult turkey has about _____________ feathers. (How many?)

Back

5,000 – 6,000

Front

Male turkeys are called _________.

Back

toms

Front

Female turkeys are called _________.

Back

hens

Front

Baby turkeys are called _______________.

Back

poults

Front

Young male turkeys are called ____________.

Back

jakes

Front

Young female turkeys are called _____________.

Back

jennies

Front

The droppings that come out of a male turkey are different than the droppings that come out of females. Male turkey droppings are shaped like a _____________

Back

the letter 'J'

Front

Female turkey droppings are shaped like a ____________.

Back

spiral

Front

A turkey’s “beard” isn’t made of hair. What is a turkey’s beard made from?

Back

They are modified feathers