The Apache Indians considered the turkey timid and wouldn't eat it or use its feathers on their arrows. In Mexico, the turkey was considered a sacrificial bird. As an article of tribute Montezuma received 365,000 turkeys per year from his subjects. He said the turkey is a more respectable bird and a true original native of America. Until 1863, Thanksgiving day had not been celebrated annually since the first feast in 1621.
Turkey eggs are pale creamy tan with brown speckles, and twice as large as chicken eggs.
They hatch in 28 days. A baby turkey is called a poult and is tan and brown. Wild turkeys can fly for short distances at up to 55 miles per hour. Wild turkeys are also fast on the ground, running at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. A large group of turkeys is called a flock.