Turkey Talk for 2014

[mrwoodboat]

So, new to turkeys- I was given a couple of turkeys by a coworker. He was told they were wild turkeys but we are not sure, their coloring seems a bit off...I am pretty sure I have two hens (we are going to swap a hen for a tom)...if anyone could help me verify what variety and that they are hens

 

[K Epp]

Now I love the few snows we get, but I was loving the warn 65* we had this afternoon. The flocks of Robins have been here for a couple of weeks and the daffodils are coming up so spring is getting close.

Oh I got egg#2 today.

 

[SilkieSensation]

So, new to turkeys- I was given a couple of turkeys by a coworker. He was told they were wild turkeys but we are not sure, their coloring seems a bit off...I am pretty sure I have two hens (we are going to swap a hen for a tom)...if anyone could help me verify what variety and that they are hens

From the barring in the wings I'm guessing Rio Grande Wild. Look to both be hens, but could be really young (4-5 month old) toms. If they are over 6 months old then definitely hens.

 

[gevshiba]

This is brilliant!!!

Thank you! Only one of the eight hatched. I lost the others b/c they got too hot (faulty thermometer). I swapped thermometers for lockdown so I could monitor the humidity. Big mistake!!! It was accurate at room temp, but at 102, it read 90-ish!!! All the chicks were malpositioned so as to indicate overheating during lockdown.
I did get one. Here she is:


I'll get a pic tomorrow. She's cuter now that she's all fluffed out!!! =D
I now have two pet chickens.

Congratulations on the chick. Sorry about the others.

 

[JWEBB]

I am also excited for all of you with first eggs and hatching poults out. That means spring is coming.


I still feel like im stuck in the middle of winter here

We already have a TON of snow let me tell you trudging out to the far animal houses 3 times a day is no fun. And to top it off it is SNOWING AGAIN

Here are all my coops/houses as of this morn then imagine another 6-8 inches on top of that from todays snow.








Poor duck pen collapsed under all the snow and ice

I cant wait for spring!

Well, Looks the same over here.. I'm just going to keep willing spring to come. This is the most snow we have had in the 13 yrs I've been in NY ready for it to stop now.

 

[JWEBB]

This is what it looks like at my house. All the peeps that hatch will be in the house for a while
Every time we go out in the car my husband comments on how high the snowbanks are. ... yes dear... I know I say.
It will be a pretty ride to Ithaca though to get the turkey eggs!

 

[JWEBB]

From the barring in the wings I'm guessing Rio Grande Wild. Look to both be hens, but could be really young (4-5 month old) toms. If they are over 6 months old then definitely hens.

Pretty birds! if they are Rio Grande Wild Turkeys I think you are lucky to have them.

 

[JWEBB]

Quote:
what a beauty!

 

[JWEBB]

I am so sad to say she just passed away a couple hours ago. :,( I am so sad about it. but I did all I could for her. just wish I could have gotten to her sooner. thank you to everyone for the encouragement and support. my poor tom is sad too. I can only try to find another hen as sweet as her. thank u again guys.

I'm so sorry

 

[JWEBB]

Well, I didn't get any extras in my Blue Slate eggs they sent there just weren't any but they sent me some black and white Ameraucana eggs. That will be fun !