Martin B Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I'm looking at turkeys for sale, and somebody has 3 young stags, but she also calls them poults? I'm a bit confused on this, can anybody shed any light regards their gender! Regards, Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Are you getting a turklu Martin? Sorry, utterly no idea about the question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Okay have consulted the knowledge bank A Stag is a male - obviously A poult is an immature bird that could be of either sex This doesn't feel helpful as your young males fall into both categories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 but that's the answer Louise! - it is a young male We buy poults at 4 weeks old. So the ones Martin is being offered are three young males. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 ..........lucky Martin I say. Its been a long tome since I was offered any young males Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 But turkeys are sooo ugly Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Aren't they quite noisy too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 I'm just looking into them at the moment, not definate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 But turkeys are sooo ugly Martin But in a cute sort of way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 An old next door neighbour of mine had a turkey which had quite literally fallen off the back of a lorry! Funny thing. Unfortunately their Springer Spaniel used to enthusiastically help them clear up the mess if you see what i mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 But turkeys are sooo ugly Martin But in a cute sort of way I think they're cute too I like all their dangley, wobbly bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 I like all their dangley, wobbly bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Sorry, they're UGLY! I like all their dangley, wobbly bits I refer to men's dangly bits as turkey giblets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Sorry, Martin, no offence intended.............. but I am developing some sympathy for your parents Do they know or want any turkeys Looking at the mess a few chickens can make to my garden I dread to think what damage a collection of turkeys could make. Or are you just laying some plans for next years Christmas dinner Good luck with the plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 Or are you just laying some plans for next years Christmas dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Our 4 turkeys were lovely They don't make much noise - just a lovely gentle sound - and they don't make any more mess than a hen. But......... I have to agree with KateA - 3 turkeys would just about finish off what is left of your garden Martin - and do your parents need/want turkeys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Not wishing to get Martin in trouble with his parents but ....... have you seen this http://www.turkeyclub.org.uk/index.htm ....... and there's a forum too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I suppose they are even quieter when they are dinners All th talk of dangley bits has creased me up! Thanks for a classic BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 But......... I have to agree with KateA - 3 turkeys would just about finish off what is left of your garden Martin - and do your parents need/want turkeys? I just wasnt to raise my own food, spoke to my Dad about it. I've declined the offer of the turkeys. I'm going to focus on my hens for the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I saw in the local paper last week Martin, that they are going to have more alottments in your town as they have so many people wanting them. I know you are on the waiting list, so i hope the Council go ahead with the plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 I saw in the local paper last week Martin, that they are going to have more alottments in your town as they have so many people wanting them. I know you are on the waiting list, so i hope the Council go ahead with the plan. That's fantastic news, I never saw that. Which newspaper was it in? Thanks so much for telling me that Lesley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 In the Stratford Herald Martin - I'll see if I've still got it as the next one comes out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 In the Stratford Herald Martin - I'll see if I've still got it as the next one comes out tomorrow. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
