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Title: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: K1JJ on April 02, 2011, 03:16:41 PM The wild turkeys raided the bird feeder area today. I counted 18.
I usually pile sunflower seeds on the ground for the squirrels and ground feeding birds. I'll bet some of the females were pregnant, as they usually have a big bunch of chicks following in a month or so. The big males looked like peacocks when they spread their tails. Yaz would have loved to get out and chase them. He was at the window making gurgling sounds... :-) Interesting how they walk in long single file in the woods, just like military patrols. T Title: Re: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: WD8BIL on April 02, 2011, 03:40:51 PM Cool, Tom.
I was out this morning before sunrise and was calling to the flock here in the hood. Checkout the goobler's fans. Ifn all the tail feathers are the same length around the fan they're 2 year olds or more. The Jakes (1 year old male) will have the middle 3 or 4 tail feathers longer than the rest. A 1:1 ratio of Jakes and gooblers is a good sign of a healthy flock. Title: Re: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: KL7OF on April 02, 2011, 05:19:42 PM We have Merriam turkeys here in Tum Tum.....Large flocks..Been around about 10 yrs...When they were first planted, we were allowed to hunt one Tom in the Spring...Now we are allowed 3 turkeys per year...One in spring one in Fall and one from bumper hunting.......Never seen a pregnant turkey....Which came first the turkey or the egg?
Title: Re: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: WA1GFZ on April 02, 2011, 05:40:27 PM Today I didn't see any at the beach in the spot they hang out but we did see some flying blood suckers.
Title: Re: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: W1RKW on April 02, 2011, 06:04:02 PM Used have gobs of them here. But having neighbors with obnoxious pets chased the wild life out. Always wanted to bag one and smoke it. Have had smoked wild turkey before. It's pretty good.
Title: Re: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: K1JJ on April 02, 2011, 06:38:20 PM Never seen a pregnant turkey....Which came first the turkey or the egg? heheheh.... It didn't even occur to me. ;D Interesting on the identification of the ages, Bud. This flock looked pretty robust and well organized. They arrived in small groups with the lookouts watching for threats. Modern dinosaurs. T Title: Re: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: Jim, W5JO on April 02, 2011, 06:59:52 PM Compared to those I have seen down here those pictures make them look the size of quail. :)
Title: Re: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: Blaine N1GTU on April 02, 2011, 07:03:11 PM i would think they would be a bit tough to eat if you didn't cook them properly, smoked turkey jerky sounds good
Title: Re: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: KB2WIG on April 02, 2011, 07:06:45 PM " Interesting how they walk in long single file in the woods, just like military patrols. "
Sgt. York would know what to do. klc Title: Re: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: WD8BIL on April 02, 2011, 08:02:36 PM Quote i would think they would be a bit tough to eat if you didn't cook them properly, smoked turkey jerky sounds good Done it. Really works good! Title: Re: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: KL7OF on April 02, 2011, 08:30:28 PM wild turkey is good eatin'....Try Sandhill crane if you really want a treat.....
Title: Re: The Turkeys Are Out Post by: WU2D on April 03, 2011, 06:54:42 AM Speaking of birds - Kiwis on 3798 this morning. ZL1AIX Warren with 59 signal into NH. 75 was long. AMfone - Dedicated to Amplitude Modulation on the Amateur Radio Bands
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