Any idea what this is anyone?
Oct 27th 2011, 10:12 am
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Any idea what this is anyone?
Turkey for Xmas? ... 
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Oct 27th 2011, 10:21 am
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Re: Any idea what this is anyone?
It's a wild Turkey. Have to avoid them around here on my bike. They fly too!
Oct 27th 2011, 10:25 am
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Turkey for Xmas? ...
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Oct 27th 2011, 10:43 am
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Re: Any idea what this is anyone?
Brush/Bush Turkey. Bloody things 
I used to like them until they started getting in the chicken coop and eating the eggs
I used to like them until they started getting in the chicken coop and eating the eggs
Oct 27th 2011, 11:31 am
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Oh it IS a turkey ... 
Seen it a few times in the street but today in the garden.
Will catch it next time I see it, go with Kapri's idea I reckon.
Seen it a few times in the street but today in the garden.
Will catch it next time I see it, go with Kapri's idea I reckon.
Oct 27th 2011, 12:05 pm
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'Apparently' they're protected and you can get a hefty fine if you nab or kill one.
Oct 27th 2011, 2:36 pm
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So, 'theoretically' they need to be cooked for a very very long time in some kind of sauce, and, hypothetically, you'd need, lets assume, four of these to feed an average person?
Oct 27th 2011, 2:38 pm
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Theoretically I would possibly concur but in no way would I give any sort of guarantee.
Oct 27th 2011, 4:41 pm
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Oct 27th 2011, 9:27 pm
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If you've got one in your garden do your utmost to get it out before it starts building a nest - it will tear your garden to bits gathering building material, and if you destroy the first one it will just start over again.
Oct 27th 2011, 9:36 pm
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Well not actually a turkey, that's what they were called because early settlers thought they looked a little like turkeys.
Oct 27th 2011, 9:44 pm
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Got two that wander round my garden - they actually live next door. Martin is bold as brass and if there are no leftovers out for them he will peck the back door till I chuck out some crusts. Gwendoline is a bit shyer, she just picks up the food and legs it!!
Oct 27th 2011, 10:07 pm
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