Why do turkey heads change color?
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From: Cheque
01-May-10
Just wondering why they change color. I've heard its from the mood they are in. So what moods do the different colors portray? I just shot my first gobbler this morning, and he came in strutting with a very white head. Does anybody know? thanks
From: 'Ike'
01-May-10
It's a love thing! ;-)
From: Buckfvr
01-May-10
Same as you.....testosterone.
From: Cheque
01-May-10
Do you know what moods the different colors show?
From: The Old Sarge
01-May-10
Most birds use color in males to attract and impress the less-colored female of the species. Ever seen a tom turkey's head change color when he's NOT strutting or fighting?
The Old Sarge
From: Hollywood
02-May-10
It's about Oxygen levels in the blood and muscle contraction that forces blood to the skin's surface.
From: 'Ike'
02-May-10
LoL! What the....
"It's about Oxygen levels in the blood and muscle contraction that forces blood to the skin's surface."
From: Hollywood
02-May-10
Dude? ...That's why their head turns blue when you whack 'em.
From: David Alford
02-May-10
Hey just imagine if you fed a Tom some Viagra...ok, j/k.
From: Bill in MI
02-May-10
It's God's way of helping you pick a spot, duhhhhh
Bill in MI
From: The Old Sarge
02-May-10
Well, at least the Viagra is blue. It'll match their excited necks. ;0)
From: Bou'bound
02-May-10
notice to all toms:
be sure to call a doctor for heads that remain blue for 4 hours or more as permanent injury can occur.
From: 300 Win Mag
02-May-10
His head changes color for the same reason your "head" gets STIFF!
From: guidermd
03-May-10
red white and blue........its pure patriotism, nothing else, and don't believe anyone who says it isn't!!
From: Gerald Martin
03-May-10
Hollywood is right. What's with the disbelief, Ike?
From: Bowfreak
03-May-10
Bowfreak biting his tongue and dying to respond but will not as to retain his posting privileges. :)
From: The Old Sarge
03-May-10
Then what's blue mean?
Cold?
From: Preacher Man
03-May-10
also biting tongue.....
From: 'Ike'
03-May-10
"Hollywood is right. What's with the disbelief, Ike?"
The whacking part?
From: goosedog
03-May-10
right on hollywood!
From: Brotsky
03-May-10
Maybe they read the "action in the turkey blind" thread?
