A century of Turkey talk 2000-2100.

[kfelton0002]

Got my first two little strutters and gobblers. I don’t know how old these two are? They just started strutting and gobbling on top of their heater though, absolutely ridiculous. I’ve been looking forward to this for months haha.View attachment 3832726View attachment 3832727View attachment 3832728

They were putting on quite a show for little fellers.

It must take some practice to tone the muscles to fan their tail and raise up all their feathers as a bird matures. I noticed that when they first start out they only strut in short displays, that get longer and more proficient as they get older. Mine tend to rest a little, then start again. Maybe I'm wrong, but in my mind that makes sense. It takes a lot of effort to display so the earlier they start the quicker they will have it mastered once they are bigger. lol

 

[I Like Turkeys]

Sunbathing huddle. It’s been thunder storming quite often the last few days, but the weather paused for a bit today.

I think these poults enjoyed the break from the rain. Their pen stayed dry, but there were 8 poults sunbathing at once, at the height of the little frenzy I witnessed.

 

[kfelton0002]

Sunbathing huddle. It’s been thunder storming quite often the last few days, but the weather paused for a bit today.

I think these poults enjoyed the break from the rain. Their pen stayed dry, but there were 8 poults sunbathing at once, at the height of the little frenzy I witnessed.View attachment 3833226

So cute! They look like they're living their best lives. Lol

 

[kfelton0002]

Gave this beauty to my neighbor along with the white jake I hatched back in December. They are friendly and docile birds so I figured their grandkids would enjoy them when they come in to visit. Had to make room for grow outs and thin the flock. She is a barred rusty chocolate.

 

[R2elk]

 

[kfelton0002]

A wild gobbler has been visiting my friend’s royal palms. I hatch her eggs for her and take her the poults. He appears to have had a fling with her hens. There are some bronze looking poults hatching that should be palms.

 

[kfelton0002]

Here are the poults. Royal palm tom, you are not the father.

 

[Huntmaster]

He appears to have had a fling with her hens. There are some bronze looking poults hatching that should be palms.

Those little hussies.

 

[kfelton0002]

Those little hussies.

Yep I believe the royal palm Tom is dissolving the relationship and filing for full custody of the royal palm poults that belong to him.

 

[Huntmaster]

To all today, a SOLEMN REMEMBRANCE to those who have DIED in service. And also, a BIG THANKS to all who have and currently serve.