Page 22 - Turkey Book from Meathead
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 We know you wanted to ask: The flap of skin on top of the beak is a snood, the flap under the beak is the wattle, and the gizzard can contain stones to help the turkey with digestion.
The vast majority of turkeys are grown in massive barns. But there are still a number of farmers who grow both modern and so-called “heritage” breeds in pastures for sale to restaurants, in farmer’s markets, and online.

































































































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