Turkeys in the trees

[DirtLaneFarm]

We have 5 Pencilled Palm turkeys. 3 hens and 2 toms. The crazy things will not go to their pen where there are shavings, food and water and shelter. I cannot herd them (tried numerous times) and they are already roosting in a big tree beside the house when I get home from work. I am worried with the temperatures, sleet and snow, that I am going to go out to turkey popsicles. Can anyone advise me if I need to be worried?

 

[fintuckyfarms]

LOL, this totally made me laugh.. We have had several turkeys that will not even go close to the coop/barn but prefer to roost on the tallest surface they could find. Sometimes the trees, sometimes the roof top. They were always fine and found shelter if they wanted it.

 

[DirtLaneFarm]

Thanks, that makes me feel better about them. It is sleeting out tonight and I went out and felt the feet of one of the toms that I could reach and he was just as warm as he could be. Interesting how they know what to do and how to take care of themselves.