What are baby turkeys called and how many bones do adult turkeys have?

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Baby turkeys are referred to as poults. Adult turkeys possess a total of 157 bones. This information was confirmed by user jamesrc in the forum discussion, providing clarity on the terminology and anatomical structure of turkeys.

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What are baby turkeys called and how many bones do adult turkeys have?

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Baby turkeys are called poults and adult turkeys have 157 bones.
 
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