Key Points: Both turkeys and chickens have wattles to release excess heat, but differ in most ways. The turkey is 10-15 pounds heavier than the chicken, has dark feathers with a featherless head and neck, and has a snood over its head. Whereas, the chicken’s plumage is more colorful.Turkeys were first domesticated from the junglefowl … Continue reading Turkey vs Chicken: 7 Main Differences Explained