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I don't see why they would not be fertile! Domestic turkey hens start presenting themselves to the toms a few days before she starts to lay, and the toms usually have their pecking order worked out by then. I didn't think all of mine would be fertile as my toms were not finished deciding who was ALPHA, but every one except for the very first one I picked up was. Weather they are viable is another question, with all the crazy rain we have been having in Louisiana lately. In Northern LA there have been icy flurries mixed in, but if they have not been exposed to the weather too long, they should do fine. What do you have to loose? I say, GO FOR IT! Please let us know how it turns out?I have mine outside in my garage which faces the east, with a 150 watt light on them at all times. I live further south then you, I have a friend who will not put her chickens or turkeys outside til they are 6 months old. The live in her bathroom, I would not do that they can be a little messy.
A friend asked me yesterday if I would want wild turkey eggs. I asked him if he bought them? He said no, they are pn his property in North Louisiana and he would bring me back some if I wanted. I told him yes!!!!!! The only thing I'm wondering is if they will be fertile???? Guess I will just have to incubate them and wait and find out.