Random/daft Turkey Question

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massa

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Random/daft Turkey Question
« on: November 21, 2010, 19:03 »
Hi, this may be a daft question but its my first time keeping Turkeys and my question is, Im not sure what its called but is it normal that dangly bit above my stag turkeys beak grows and shrinks and does anyone know what its called/for? thanks matt

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Re: Random/daft Turkey Question
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2010, 19:22 »
Hi Massa
The loose skin above the beak is called the snood, it turn bright red when the turkey is upset or during courtship.
« Last Edit: November 21, 2010, 19:25 by josh5357 »

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Re: Random/daft Turkey Question
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2010, 19:44 »
thanks for that josh, is it meant to get bigger and smaller?

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Re: Random/daft Turkey Question
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2010, 23:34 »
thanks for that josh, is it meant to get bigger and smaller?
yes
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