It’s no secret that all pets love to get treats, and Our Little Blue Farmhouse’s turkey is no exception. The bird has a favorite, too – Cheez-It crackers. The turkey’s mom, Sarah Chitwood, shared a video on Instagram recently of what happens when she calls the turkey to let her know she’s got her snack, and it’s the cutest thing you’ll see today.
Make sure your sound is on, because the accompanying song perfectly matches the turkey’s adorable waddles as she runs. If we’re being honest, we feel the same way she does about the cheesy crackers!
Sarah says in the video’s caption, “She loves her cheese crackers!” and it’s clear from the video. We’d be feeding her Cheez-Its every day just to see that run! @pocketmacro agreed, “Look at that cute waddle run!” We also agree with @abbe_dae, who shared, “Love watching all birds walking…makes me smile and sometimes laugh!”
Many wondered the same thing @chrissybel74 did, “Love the ankle monitor, ma’am, what did you do to be on yard arrest?” @cecilitaff12 cracked everybody up when she asked Sarah, “Are you tracking your husband’s side chick? LOL!”
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Cool Facts About Turkeys
Did you know this fun fact from Bird Helpful? “A group of turkeys, regardless of age, is known as a rafter, reflecting their communal nature and tendency to stay together.” Why they noted ‘regardless of age’ is because what you call a turkey depends on their age.
Baby turkeys are referred to as poults or chicks. Once baby turkeys begin to mature, the males are referred to as jakes and the females as jennies before reaching full adulthood. Adult male turkeys are called toms, while females are called hens. Why they have so many different names is just crazy!
Best Life shared this cool fact, “Turkeys are known for the gobbling sound they make, but it turns out that only the male birds make that iconic call. Female turkeys—or hens—on the other hand, will instead cluck like a chicken, yelp if they’re excited or agitated, or purr like a cat.” We had no idea!
Another difference between males and females? They poop differently. The Pennsylvania Game Commission explains that male droppings are “j-shaped,” while those of females take on a more “spiral or curlicue” shape. Something to look for next time you’re around a rafter of turkeys!