WATTLES

Written by: Dr. Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky

Wattles refers to the flap of skin under the chin of a chicken or turkey.

Labeled parts of a turkey's head
Labeled parts of a turkey’s head. Source: Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky
Labeled parts of a chicken's head
Labeled parts of a chicken’s head. Source: Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky