2017 Turkey poults

[dennishoddy]

Was pleased to see a hen and three turkey poults cross the front yard today. By the time I got my phone camera ready, they were out of sight. Poults about the size of doves, maybe a tad bigger.
Hope to see some more.

 

[MacFromOK]

Cool.

 

[D. Hargrove]

A wonderful sight.

 

[DRC458]

I was REALLY surprised and pleased last weekend when I saw a hen and about 8 or 10 poults on the quarter I deer hunt. We have never had any turkey stay on that place. I had driven my pick-up to a tree stand which has been neglected in recent years and had done a bunch of tree trimming ... not being quiet in the least bit. I went back to the barn and then thought of something else I needed to do at that stand. So, I got on the 4-wheeler and headed back to it. I rounded a curve in the pasture road and there she was, just about to cross that pasture road with the poults. I just slowly came to a stop and she didn't really spook, just turned around and went back the direction she came. Gawd, I hope they stay in there. I guess I need to get out a feeder!

 

[Master Carper]

If you put out a feeder for turkeys, make sure the corn is out in an area where it cannot spoil or mold, as that WILL kill every turkey that eats it...

 

[dennishoddy]

Surprised a couple of the poults leaving the house this evening. About chicken size. They can fly now.

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[D. Hargrove]

Look Pa, a drumstick!!!

 

[Okie4570]

Seen a few this evening. Amazing how fast birds grow.

 

[dennishoddy]

Absolutely. Last week they were about a pound each and not able to do anything but flutter, not fly.
This week is a whole new deal.
Actually this is the worst year in a long time for poults. We usually have three to four hens with young ones in tow, but this year, only one with the three is around.
Lots of predators around.

 

[Lakenut]

Same at our place.....like tall chickens.