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Wild Turkey Habits
If you are interested in wild turkey habits, visit several breeders; picture galleries are not very helpful.
In late March to early April, females build their nests and lay eggs. Females are not very bright, as they have to hatch the eggs for a month and take care of the babies for several months. There are usually 4-18 eggs in the nest. These birds nest in areas with a well-developed under story that provides some bushy shelter. If the first nest is destroyed by a predator, some hens attempt a second nest and lay fewer eggs.
If you are interested in wild turkey habits, visit several breeders; picture galleries are not very helpful.
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Most species of these birds inhabit the eastern part of the USA, but they also can be found throughout America. These wary birds avoid humans and have keen eyesight, so it’s difficult to see them in their natural habitats. In late February to early March, they begin courtship and mating. The courtship of these birds is a wonderful sight. Gobbling begins before sunrise; it’s heard over a mile away. Males gobble and strut in attempts to attract as many receptive females as possible. Male raise their body feathers, fan the tail, and drop the wings alongside to the ground. Their head and caruncles turn a bright red. Only adult dominant males can breed; subdominant and young males breed only a few hens. If you are interested in wild turkey habits, visit several breeders; picture galleries are not very helpful.
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