what is that flap on the bottom of a turkeys beek?

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what is that flap on the bottom of a turkeys beek?

2006-11-22 15:49:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds

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It's called a "wattle". Bright red on both turkeys and roosters; apparently to attract the females.

2006-11-22 15:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by Joya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A beard. When hunters shoot wild turkeys, their beard is like a trophy for them.

2006-11-22 23:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by spackler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

i think joya is right. have you even seen it when the turkey gets upset? they turn this blue color! it's crazy!!!! my parents had two turkeys a few years ago!

2006-11-22 23:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a gobble

2006-11-22 23:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

it's their testicles

2006-11-22 23:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by catsup 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋