Turkey behavior question

[Lostinidahofalls]

I have a female turkey, got her as a gift for Mother’s Day, last year. The past couple of days, when I go out to feed, she has been… I don’t know, not necessarily puffing up, but sort of drops her wings so the tips touch the ground, and spreads them out a bit. She let me pet her this morning when she did it, seemed to even enjoy the petting. I’m just wondering is she is mad at me, suddenly sees me as a threat? I’m not sure why she is suddenly doing that. She usually just keeps her distance, or follows me around. Any ideas?

 

[Molpet]

Hormones, breeding season is starting.
If she lays down in front of you she is assuming the mating position.
My hens are reestablishing pecking order putting everyone in turmoil

 

[R2elk]

I have a female turkey, got her as a gift for Mother’s Day, last year. The past couple of days, when I go out to feed, she has been… I don’t know, not necessarily puffing up, but sort of drops her wings so the tips touch the ground, and spreads them out a bit. She let me pet her this morning when she did it, seemed to even enjoy the petting. I’m just wondering is she is mad at me, suddenly sees me as a threat? I’m not sure why she is suddenly doing that. She usually just keeps her distance, or follows me around. Any ideas?

She is assuming the breeding position and wants to be bred.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

Do you have any other turkeys?

 

[Lostinidahofalls]

Hormones, breeding season is starting.
If she lays down in front of you she is assuming the mating position.
My hens are reestablishing pecking order putting everyone in turmoil

Ohhhhh! Thank you. I havent owned turkeys in the past, so thank you for the info. Love this girl, so just wanted to know what was going on.

 

[Lostinidahofalls]

Do you have any other turkeys?

No. She lives peacefully with 2 Chickens, a rooster, and 2 goats. Not sure the goats are her favorites though.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

If she is trying to breed, it might be a good idea to get her a boyfriend.