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[jami63]

I have a male turkey who comes to visit .When I go outside he charges me.He makes a deep thunder sound in his chest.I do not want to be mean to him but I have outside work to do also.Is there away to make it known I am the boss without hurting him.He brings a female turkey with him and some chickens any help would be nice.

 

[sourland]

I'd whack him with a broom, but you might try squirting him with a hose or throwing water on him. If all else fails, roast turkey is great at Christmas.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I haven't had any luck dominating an aggressive turkey. The are a stubborn bird that once an idea gets in their head it doesn't leave easily. I would make dinner of him too.

 

[sourland]

I do very well at roasting them.

 

[jami63]

Well I tried spaying him with a hose and the brat started taking a bath.I got a big fan rake out of the barn and when he charges I lift him up and so far he is leaving me alone.When I turn my back is when he comes at me.I am going to keep the rake handy for a week and maybe he will smarten up.

 

[memphis]

Who's turkey is he? You said he comes to visit....does he belong to a neighbor?

 

[jami63]

yep he is the neighbors .I have to be nice because my hens jump the fence and free range on his property also.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

A squirt with a water hose might change his mind.