Wild Turkeys

[Yamagirl]

Hey guys I am new to the boards. We just moved into our new house at the end of September. We have wild turkeys everywhere. I am in a very populated area with a lot of houses and traffic. I have wild turkeys that have taken over my yard big time. Anywhere between 8-20 of them. Well this morning i think 3 of the females had laid some eggs in my backyard. What can I do. I have a 14 year old dog that is my biggest concern ever. Can anyone help or give me advice please. I did read on here about maybe calling the game warden or DNR. If I do that i am not even sure what to tell them. I am going to try to post a picture of them. Please help. I have a video of where i think they are laying their eggs I just can't upload it.

 

[NY Coturnix]

Wow...I don't know what to tell you to do but that's a cool view.

 

[Yamagirl]

This isn't the best photo but i think these are the one that laid their eggs in that bed.

 

[Thunder344]

As long as they are not bothering you, they should be fine. If your dog is a problem, you can try to train him/her to stay away from the turkeys or make a special dog area for him/her to go in whenever it wants too.

 

[Thunder344]

Can you get a clear picture of the eggs?

 

[Yamagirl]

Hey so this is right as we step out of our backdoor. I know she wont mess with them but they are in the area of the yard that she goes potty in. I am more worried about them messing with her. When i get home from work i am going to go look at it. My husband sent this picture to me this morning while I was on my way to work. ( This pretty much just started this morning with them in that garden bed)

 

[Molpet]

The male turkeys may get a little aggressive during mating season, but generally my experience with wild turkeys have been pleasant. They stroll by and turn their heads to acknowledge you but they just keep on going. They have never shown any interest in my chickens or my garden all of which are fenced. Perhaps installing a fence to contain your dog would give you some peace of mind. As for the eggs, you could eat them or incubate them. Just a thought.

Most states it's a crime to mess with wild turkey eggs

 

[ColtHandorf]

As for the eggs, you could eat them or incubate them. Just a thought.

That's illegal, don't do that.

It looks like they are just dustbathing in the flower bed to me. You can post a video if you upload it to somewhere like YouTube first and then share the link.

 

[Yamagirl]

The turkeys won't bother the dog. And I doubt the dog will bother them. Worse case scenario the dog finds and eats eggs in the yard.

Thank you!! This had made me feel better. My dog is 14 years old and just goes outside to potty and comes right back in. She doesn't run or play anymore.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

The male turkeys may get a little aggressive during mating season, but generally my experience with wild turkeys have been pleasant. They stroll by and turn their heads to acknowledge you but they just keep on going. They have never shown any interest in my chickens or my garden all of which are fenced. Perhaps installing a fence to contain your dog would give you some peace of mind. As for the eggs, you could eat them or incubate them. Just a thought.