- The average weight of a turkey purchased at Thanksgiving is 15 pounds.
- The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds — about the size of a large dog.
- The five most popular ways to serve leftover turkey is as a sandwich, in stew, chili or soup, casseroles and as a burger.
- Turkey has more protein than chicken or beef.
- Turkeys will have 3,500 feathers at maturity.
- Male turkeys gobble. Hens do not. They make a clucking noise.
- A large group of turkeys is called a flock.
- A scared turkey can run at speeds up to 20 miles per hour!
More Fun Facts!
- Benjamin Franklin wanted the National Bird to be the turkey instead of the eagle.
- 91% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
- California consumes the most turkeys.
- 280 million turkeys are sold for Thanksgiving each year.
- The wishbone of a turkey is used in a good luck ritual on Thanksgiving.
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