Turkey Harness

[R2elk]

I wanted the harness so that I could take the turkey outside of the yard, without the risk that something might spook her and cause her to fly off into the distance.

Turkeys have tapered necks and rounded bodies, whereas dogs are more cylindrical. I don't know, I could not get a dog harness to fit comfortably on a turkey.

I often took my turkeys on foraging walks with nothing more than a stick. They had a ball going after the grasshoppers.

 

[fat brown hen]

I often took my turkeys on foraging walks with nothing more than a stick. They had a ball going after the grasshoppers.

What would happen if a dog showed up?

 

[R2elk]

What would happen if a dog showed up?

I would deal with the dog. People know better than to let their dogs run loose on my property.

 

[fat brown hen]

I would deal with the dog. People know better than to let their dogs run loose on my property.

Same here, but I only have a few turkeys so I am overprotective

 

[yesterDAYNE]

Might depend on the turkey. The harnesses always fit my hens fine, it would just bunch up a bit. I've never tried to harness my tom because he won't deflate if he can see me.

I never had luck leading. I just let them walk and I followed when I did try harnesses.

 

[skeeeter]

A tin can with a few grains in it works miracles for keeping your flock with you as yall go wandering about secure areas. Do carry a big stick any time you're out... or a pellet gun to ward off would be attackers on sight.

 

[Berd Man]

What would happen if a dog showed up?

That’s what the stick is also for

 

[R2elk]

That’s what the stick is also for

Big stick.

 

[Evadig]

Dog harness worked just fine for our turkey . We bought it at Walmart.
I think this one is a medium (it fit on my cocker spaniel so just look for one that is appropriate for cockers).

 

[fat brown hen]

Dog harness worked just fine for our turkey . We bought it at Walmart.
I think this one is a medium (it fit on my cocker spaniel so just look for one that is appropriate for cockers).

Is that this one? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plutus-P...st-Small-Medium-Large-Dogs-XS-Black/584808177

I have also seen turkey aprons posted somewhere. They can probably be sewn with a D-ring to attach a leash.