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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

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Krista
Utah
USA
7188 Posts

Posted - Oct 02 2024 :  1:46:51 PM  Show Profile
In early July we noticed some wild turkeys walking through our yard. It was a mom and 3 babies. Over the weeks they would visit occasionally and over time I noticed the mom was down to 2 babies and now she only has 1. The last 2 weeks I have started to see them more frequently. Then this morning I seen them nesting in our very sadly grown corn lol! I think we have officially inherited some turkeys! They are more than welcome to join our small farm and eat the corn!




Krista

Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl

6698 Posts

Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6698 Posts

Posted - Oct 02 2024 :  2:02:02 PM  Show Profile
Aww, how cute is that? So happy they chose you to visit for awhile. Enjoy them.

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Debbie
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Blessed in Oregon
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl

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Karen
Kennewick WA
USA
1619 Posts

Posted - Oct 03 2024 :  7:11:53 PM  Show Profile
I love this! :)

Karen :)

To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl

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Denise
Beavercreek Ohio
USA
9427 Posts

Posted - Oct 04 2024 :  05:21:06 AM  Show Profile
We had some turkey babies who got lost or something happened to their moms. They were tiny and found their way into our chicken yard. They were small enough to hop through the fencing. They would go in and out until they were too big. They would go in at night when we let the chickens in for the night and they would go out with them in the morning. As they grew one of them just left and never came back. The other would roost in the tree above the chicken run. Both males. There were turkeys that came into the yard the next year and he would go out to them but always come back. I guess he found his tribe one day because he left with them and didn't return. It was sure fun watching him grow up though.

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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

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Krista
Utah
USA
7188 Posts

Posted - Oct 04 2024 :  1:29:41 PM  Show Profile
Denise, that is so neat! I feel like our situation may be a little similar. I don't think they will stick around forever, but it sure has been fun watching the babies grow and seeing them around our yard. They haven't been back since Wednesday morning. I discovered they are standard bronze turkeys. I did leave them some carrots in the corn since it says they like carrots as well. Hopefully they visit again soon.

Krista
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl

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Heather
Wapakoneta Ohio
USA
3137 Posts

Posted - Oct 04 2024 :  4:43:31 PM  Show Profile
That's awesome! We have some wild turkeys around here but they usually aren't that close to the barn.

~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington

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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Winnie
Gainesville Fl
USA
6655 Posts

Posted - Oct 05 2024 :  2:04:37 PM  Show Profile
Love these wild turkey stories! What an opportunity to watch them on a regular basis.

Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7188 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7188 Posts

Posted - Oct 07 2024 :  1:16:47 PM  Show Profile
Heather, these turkeys are brave. They are just fine being there when my dogs are out. The dogs don't mind them either.

I agree Winnie. It's been a neat opportunity.

Krista

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