How to handle an aggressive Tom Turkey - BackYard Chickens
2015年2月13日 · Carry a long stick but do not use it as a weapon and do not use it to hit the tom. The stick should be used as an extension of the arm to direct the turkey what direction to move in. In the case of severely aggressive toms, they should be …
turkey hens and nest question - BackYard Chickens
2024年12月10日 · What kind of nest do domestic turkey hens need or like ? Do they like low ones, dark corners, enclosed areas ? I know this is not the time of year that they lay or go broody, but I am at a loss on their nesting and laying habits. Any help would be gratly appreciated. I have gotten a jake and 2...
Aggressive turkey | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
2016年1月3日 · I'm new to raising poultry and have been using this site to get helpful info over the last several months. Today I created an ID to post to this form because I need help. When searching the interet for "aggressive turkey" I'm getting news articles on the country! We got our very first turkey last September, a 4 month old chocolate heritage tom.
Turkey Roost / Shelter / Coop Help - BackYard Chickens
2012年3月7日 · I built the turkey roost shelter this past year, and my turkeys would spend all night on it if I let them, but I prefer to lock them up at night to prevent predators from getting them. A hoop structures is Ideal especially for a breeding pen setup, I plan to build a couple of those this coming season. Here's a picture of my turkey roost shelter...
Wild Turkeys Breeding Domestic Turkeys? - BackYard Chickens
2011年10月24日 · I seen a pic several years ago in ''Georgia Outdoor News '' of a turkey that a man had shot during a turkey hunt. It looked like a bourbon red. Don't know if was a domestic gone wild or there was some mix breeding going on between wild and domestic turkeys. My uncle had some turkeys that left with some wild turkeys once.
Domestic turkey | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
2007年8月26日 · Yes wilds will breed with your domestics and vise versus. that is why in many states with natural wild turkeys it is illegal to free range domestic turkeys, for that very reason. Your tom could and will mate with a wild hen if given the opportunity.
Tom turkey started attacking me, what to do? - BackYard Chickens
2008年3月17日 · Harp Turkey Ranch Songster. 11 Years. Dec 18, 2008 831 6 141 McCleary, WA.
Will domestic turkeys leave with wild turkeys?
2010年12月8日 · Will domestic turkeys walk off with the flocks of feral or "wild" turkeys that pass through? We often have flocks of 30+ turkeys of mixed heritage (some look wild, some have coloring of bourbon red, some oddballs) that roam widely in the neighborhood late summer through early spring.
Agressive Tom Turkey - What Should I Do? - BackYard Chickens
2020年7月22日 · I don't want to loose an eye. I've tried spraying with water, a fly swatter, pushing him away, smacks on the head, etc. It does not work in fact it just riles him up more. It's hard to gentle parent a heavy turkey who is out for your blood. I can't go outside my home without having him coming right at me constantly and turkey bites draw blood.
Swollen turkey feet and toes - BackYard Chickens
2007年7月19日 · My half-grown turkey has swollen and puffy feet and toes. His legs look perfectly fine, just his toes in particular are puffy. I can't see any sign of trauma or discoloration but they feel warm to the touch and he can't wrap them around his perch. He looks like he is in pain. I strongly suspect it is some kind of infection. Any ideas?