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'''Turkeys''' are a species of [[domestic animal|domesticated]] [[creature]] who can be brought on [[embark]] or found in the wild, inhabiting [[temperate]] [[wetland]]s. Males are called ''turkey gobblers'', females are called ''turkey hens'' and hatchlings are called ''poults''.
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Adult male turkeys are called "turkey gobblers", and adult females are called "turkey hens". Young turkeys are simply known as "poults".
  
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[[Domestic animal#Comparison of domestic poultry|Compared]] to other domestic poultry, turkeys are the largest in size, being a better [[food]] source than the likes of [[chicken]]s. Turkeys take two years to reach their full weight, while the slightly smaller [[blue peafowl]] and [[goose|geese]] take only one year. They lay the most [[egg]]s in average out of all domestic birds (12, compared to the average 10 eggs of the [[duck]] and 9 of the [[guineafowl]]), making them the best domestic birds for [[egg production]]. Having both genders of turkey around allows one to breed them fairly quickly, though [[framerate]] can be negatively impacted by [[catsplosion#Birdsplosion|plentiful]] pathing poults. As with other tame animals, if many turkeys are confined in a small area, they can become [[overcrowding|overcrowded]] and start fights. Since poults need no food and have no practical utility until mature, they are generally best [[cage]]d, where they cannot eat FPS by attempting pathing until they are ready for egg laying or [[Butcher|slaughter]]. Putting a couple in a cage in a dining hall gives dwarves who like turkeys happy thoughts, as well.
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Hens which claim a [[nest box]] will regularly lay between 10 and 14 [[egg]]s, which can then be collected by a dwarf with the [[food hauling]] labor. Turkey's lay an average of 12 eggs once every season. If a turkey gobbler is present, and the eggs are forbidden before they are gathered, the eggs may be fertilized and eventually hatch into poults, which will grow into adults in 1 year.  
  
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Wild turkeys can be captured with [[cage]] [[trap]]s. [[Animal trainer|Training]] them will render them completely tame.
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Turkeys are a better food source than [[chicken]]s due to their larger size, which provides more meat and other products when butchered. Turkeys take two years to reach their full weight, while the slightly smaller [[blue peafowl]] and [[goose|geese]] take only one year. On average, turkey hens will lay the most eggs of any domestic poultry. This makes them a good choice for [[egg production]].  
  
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Some [[Dwarf|dwarves]] [[Preferences|like]] turkeys for their ''wattle'', their ''snood'' and their ''gobble''.
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Be careful, though, as [[framerate]] can be negatively impacted by [[catsplosion#Birdsplosion|plentiful]] pathing poults.  As poults need no food and have no practical utility until mature, they are generally best [[cage]]d, where they cannot eat FPS by attempting pathing until they are ready for egg laying or slaughter.  Putting a couple in a cage in a dining hall gives dwarves who like turkeys happy thoughts, as well.
  
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[[File:Wild turkey eastern us.jpg|thumb|400px|center|A wild turkey]]
  
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[[File:Wild turkey eastern us.jpg|thumb|400px|center|Admired for its ''gobble''.]]
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== See also ==
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* [[Domestic_animal#Comparison_of_domestic_poultry|Comparison of domestic poultry]]
  
 
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