Dinner Is Done And Dancing Begins (Page Three)
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Did You Know? - Only male turkeys, or toms, can gobble, and they mostly do it in the spring and fall. It is a mating call and attracts the hens. Wild turkeys gobble at loud sounds and when they settle in for the night.
Did You Know? - The average life span of a domestic turkey, from birth to freezer, is 26 weeks. During this period of time, it will eat about 75 pounds of turkey feed. The average life span of a wild turkey is three or four years. It generally feeds on seeds, nuts, insects, and berries.
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Turkeys can run at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour and fly as fast as 55 miles per hour.
Did You Know? - There are approximately 5,500 feathers on an adult wild turkey, including 18 tail feathers that make up the male's distinct fan.
Did You Know? - A wild turkey's gobble can be heard up to one mile away and is a primary means for a tom to communicate with his harem.
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