I'm curious if anyone has ocellated turkeys in the U.S. other than a couple of zoos. John Voris in CA had them until he passed away several years ago. There are articles indicating they were used to make hybrids back in the 1950's.
1. Difficult to raise, not adapted to cold climate areas at all and that means anywhere with temps below freezing
2. Slow to become sexually mature, often reported 5 years old before mating
3. Gorgeous colors, especially the tail feathers
4. Have a reputation for being aggressive
5. Special diet required to get them to successfully reproduce, need high protein and insect heavy food
6. Excellent fliers, reported at least as good as eastern wild turkeys
Inviting any and all discussion of ocellated turkeys!
1. Difficult to raise, not adapted to cold climate areas at all and that means anywhere with temps below freezing
2. Slow to become sexually mature, often reported 5 years old before mating
3. Gorgeous colors, especially the tail feathers
4. Have a reputation for being aggressive
5. Special diet required to get them to successfully reproduce, need high protein and insect heavy food
6. Excellent fliers, reported at least as good as eastern wild turkeys
Inviting any and all discussion of ocellated turkeys!
