I have had five watermelons and they were all good, The one in the refrigerator currently is the best one yet. I picked about a peck of ripe tomatoes along with the same amount of cucumbers and peppers today. I will probably pick a peck of green tomatoes tomorrow so I can make a batch of green tomato relish.
well a crazy morning. I lost a turkey hen this morning to of all things a falling nest box. I have no idea who or what knocked it off the shelter its been sitting on since April?
It is my understanding that while they are mostly scavengers they are also opportunists and will take live prey also. Other than wingspan they appeared to smaller in body size than a mature tom turkey but near the size of a mature heritage turkey hen. I don't think mature turkeys would be in much danger.
So sorry to hear about this. What a sad circumstance.
I have tons of them around my home, since we have a large amount of pines, and they love to roost here in the winter. They have never bothered any of my chickens or turkeys, and I free range all day. In fact, I rarely see hawks, and I have a suspicion that the Turkey Vultures keep some of them at bay when they rule the skies.
You followed a link that I posted in the Century of Turkey Talk thread. I did not feel that vulture pictures are appropriate in the turkey thread so posted a link instead for those that might be interested.
