Domesticated turkeys were raised for their feathers and meat.
NPS Collection
The Ancestral Pueblo people had domesticated dogs and turkeys. The dogs were companions, and turkeys were valued for food and feathers. The feathers, twisted with yucca fibers, were woven into warm blankets.
Last updated: February 24, 2015
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