Turkey behavior | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
2011年2月15日 · I know chickens like the back of my hand, but I have now ventured into turkey territory lol. I recently aquired a pair of 1 year old royal palms & have noticed a rather odd behavior from the hen. (again, odd to me) It varies when she does it, but she will just plop down, no matter where she happens to be & sit there like the proverbial knot on ...
Turkey Behavior | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
2020年7月10日 · Especially a single . I have had several chickens squashed or beat up over the years. Once a turkey gets an idea in it's head it's relentless. Turkeys do better with other turkey friends.. Turkeys need about 10x more room than chickens. If the chickens can and will run eventually the turkey will quit chasing.
Is my turkey tom being aggressive or just friendly?
2007年11月19日 · I just wanted to clarify if there's a difference in treatment between fighting behavior and mating behavior. It *sounds* like you're saying for either type of behavior I can and should behave dominantly towards him, and that this won't cause him to become aggressive. I had thought that the more physical contact we have with him - yelling or ...
turkey pacing | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
2012年8月7日 · Lack of stimulation can result in `distracted' pacing, that sometimes develops into a habitual behavior. Pacing (pushing/rubbing) against/along run fencing (especially small gauge chicken wire) can result in loss of feathers and abrasions to …
Agressive Tom Turkey - What Should I Do? - BackYard Chickens
2020年7月22日 · Locking him up will keep him from getting you in your yard but will not stop behavior. Processing would be my suggestion before someone gets injured, as I don't believe you will change this behavior. If imprinted the damage is already done, he will get less aggressive after breeding season ends but will still have issues being aggressive.
Unusual turkey behavior (with video) - BackYard Chickens
2021年4月28日 · Well, looks like my second thread is also a cry for help. My 1 year old turkey tom started doing this weird pumping motion with his head about 3 weeks ago. We've already called the vet when it started, and he says there's nothing wrong with him, although the tom didn't do this behavior in front...
please help, my turkeys are fighting! - BackYard Chickens
2011年7月23日 · new to turkeys too - but if 2 of you are experiencing the same thing - female on male violent behavior, then i think it sounds more like natural behavior than a problem. Maybe it just needs to take its course... Perhaps the girls are thinking "if he can make it through the beatings then he is a worthy mate.
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 …
Turkeys Stomping | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
2008年1月8日 · I saw my bourbon tom stomping for the first time yesterday. Very funny. I wasnt sure if it was aggressive either as he is in quarantine for bad behavior these days. He soon to be our first turkey to go to the roaster after attacking my 4yr old. I didnt think I was ready for that with him but its amazing what your ok with when your child is ...
Turkey poult sexing by behavior? - BackYard Chickens
2023年7月17日 · First and foremost, I don’t care if I’m right or wrong per se, I’m just curious - I’ve poured over the forums. I’ve seen posts from people who think they can sex very young poults by the shape of their head, vent sexing, holding them up …