Fall Turkey Breeding?

[Nivek]

Does anyone know if or how turkeys can breed in late summer or fall? I got my first turkeys last July and the hen started laying right away and I wound up with a Labor Day weekend hatch. This year the clutches hatched in June. However, I just lost about 90% (about 10 birds) of my poults to predation (I think it was crows.) Wondering if there is a way to convince my hens to lay another clutch this year.

 

[GitaBooks]

I'm not sure, since I only keep chickens, but from what I hear certain strains and breeds of turkeys lay more eggs and for a longer period then others. Try setting up some nice nest boxes (big ones so she can fit in them) with one or two fake eggs and provide lots of nutritious food. They may decide to set after all.

Sorry about the birds you lost.

Best of luck!