A woman's pet turkey asks for facials and massages in return for ''turkey kisses''.
Pampered turkey
A 37-year-old woman named Jodie Smalley has likened the animal named Easter - who is approximately three years old - to a small child who likes to be ''preened'' and receive a lot of pampering as she waddles around in a nappy, although she also relied on the winged creature for ''emotional support''.
Speaking to the Mirror Online about her fluffy friend, she said: ''Like a toddler, she's sweet, innocent and heart-warming. She makes a variety of adorable chirps, peeps and warbles.
''She comes to me to give turkey kisses and to be preened and massaged. She sits in my lap or sleeps next to my bed.''
And Jodie has revealed Easter has accompanied her to counselling sessions and on a number of trips across the globe.
She continued: ''Easter probably has more miles under her wing than any turkey alive. She's travelled by car, plane and boat.
''Easter is my companion. I try to take her wherever I can. She accompanies me to counselling appointments, hangs out in the kitchen while I cook or we just sit together while I preen her feathers or read.
''Most importantly, she's been there during some of the most emotional times in my life.''