Wild turkeys

[bryan8]

I found 3 baby turkeys in my field today... The mom got eaten. I have seen lots of other polts with their moms but they were bigger. These are just little like 4 week olds... Can I keep them and raise them?

 

[ivan3]

Well, untl you figure out your other options you might want to pick up a bag of Gamebird Starter (or a whole mess of mealworms) and feed `em that (any poultry feed will do in a pinch but they do need the protein).

Only NY law I can find:

New York
A person may obtain a license to collect or possess fish, wildlife, shellfish, crustacea, aquatic insects, birds' nests or eggs for propagation, scientific or exhibition purposes; a person may be required to submit written testimonials from two well-known persons and file a bond of $200.00 prior to license approval. Fee $10.00.

You might want to contact the local conservation agent and ask about the legalities and what they have in the way of wildlife rescue (varies from state to state).

Good luck!​

 

[al6517]

I would take and raise them, contact the wildlife guy's and see what they say. but either way a nice project and good of you for helping.

AL

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

You need to conatact your local game warden. Here in NC you can get a pretty stiff fine for taking and keeping game animals.

Steve in NC

 

[bryan8]

Yea it was on my land in pa. Don't they sell wild eastern turkey hatching eggs anyways? Can I keep them with the chickens when there older?

 

[ivan3]

You bought what you were told were Narragansett poults from a guy selling them out of the back of his truck in PA, right?

Sad to say, interstate transport is probably a violation of the Lacey Act (federal beef):

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/16/usc_sup_01_16_10_53.html

More from NY law site:

http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/28633.html

Like Steve said, contact your local game warden/consveration agent. If the person says it isn't a big deal or that it is OK, have them put in writing.

If none of the above just have mods delete this thread.

Yeah, they should do fine with chickens...

 

[silkieluver_07]

Contact wilds of pa. Charlie is very knowledgable about the rules and regulations regarding WET in Pennsylvania. We have four youngster growing out now, but we bought the eggs from a breeder so I'm not much help.