Giga Gobbler

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Appearance
The Giga Gobbler is a large turkey like bird with rich chestnut, golden brown and black markings on their bodies and tails, with a dark green head and red face wattling. They are very plump in appearance, can stand at 3.9 meters high and have a wingspan of 3.2 meters with a tail that is 3 meters long.

Due to its large size, they have very thick legs and drumbsticks packed with delicious meat and cannot fly. Their wings are used purely for either mating or warding off egg snatching threats. Speaking of eggs, their egs are about the size of a football.

Their feathers also carry a lot of oil that helps keep their skin sleak and without worry of drying.

Behaviour
These large species of turkeys are usually quite territorial and can be aggressive to those that enter their part of the Mistral forests. They usually live in small nest groups and will often fight with whatever they consider to be an intruder. They are however highly curious in nature when it comes to new things. Giga Gobblers usually also lbreak bushes and make slall burrows for them to rest in. Before winter, they shed their fur and place it around their burrows to keep themselves warm and toasty.

Making low piched goggles is how the call and communicate to each other, being highly vocal birds. But a shriek or cry from one of them is always a form of aggression.

They usually live next to large sources of their favorite type of food. Spices, nuts and a assorted variety of low hanging fruits. Farmers of these birds have also noted that how much of these different types of food they eat also affects the flavour of meat,

History
In public records the first founding of this bird was discovered by the early Mistral people when they first began to settle and make towns. Giga Gobblers were a fierce catch but could be easily hunted by huntsmen. Since then the large beast has been used for a regular source of meat by restraunts, diners and dives due to the sheer quantity of meat and how much one Gobbler could produce. Domestic use however was limited mostly to family roasts or quick meals.

It has even become used as a festive dish for large groups of people and several birds have been imported to Vacuo for farming but not Atlas or Vacuo due to the vast difference in temperature often proving to be unsuitable for the birds. So any Gobbler meat found in those kingdoms is usually imported.

Use in food
Giga bobbler meat is very rich in quality and flavour, tasting a lot like turkey meat but also being juicy and fat like pork with a gamier flavour. The longer you leave the meat before cooking, the more you can tast the fruit, nuts and spices which can greatly benefit the flavour and boost its quality.

Gobbler meat is very forgiving in how it can be used and cooked. Sliced Gobbler meat can be used as cold cuts or for sandwiches or even as a suitable replacement for pork and chicken in many recipies. Grounded Gobbler meat is often sold as a healthier alternative to Ground beef. you can even make ham or bacon from the Gobbler. Gobbler egs can be cooked but it is very tricky due to the size of the egg. Ye can even make some thick delicious sausages from these walking buffets! However, the truely best use of the Giga Gobbler is in a hearty roast. Gobblers are usually baked or roasted in an oven for several hours, often while the cook prepares the remainder of the meal. Sometimes, a Gobbler is marrinated before roasting to enhance flavor and moisture content.The feathers and fat on the meat provide it with enough moisture to be cooked easily and when cooked properly, the juices can be trabbed inside to give it a really rich flavour. It can vbe served with a wide variety of vegetables but it tastes best with a fruity or nutty seasoning or sauce to go with it. Recipies can be as extreme or simple as you like and it won't overwhem the flavour of the Gobbler. Practically all of it can be used in a recipe. Even the bones can be sliced and used to add flavour for meat or stock.

Notes and trivia

 * This animal is based on a turkey.


 * If Miles and Kerry have Mole Crabs then surely I can have a Giga Gobbler.


 * I am hungry as hell after writing this.