Well, they're strutting NOW! (neat pics)

the Ferret · March 03, 2007, 03:12:00 PM

Stoneknife as I mentioned in another thread with turkey pics, biolgists say that about 5% of hens grow beards, and that has been my finding as well. Out of approx 60 hens in this flock, 3 have beards.

woodchucker · March 03, 2007, 03:27:00 PM

TURKEYS!!!!!!!!!!GOBBLE-OBBLE-OBBLE-OBBLE-OBBLE!!!!!

snag · March 03, 2007, 04:17:00 PM

I think that is about the percentage of women I see with beards too, Ferret,....5% around here. Must be something in the water.

Forester · March 04, 2007, 12:03:00 AM

Posted @ 7:19 a.m.:

"I expect they'll be out there in about 45 mins so a new group of pics should be coming" :cool:

Posted @ 8:14 a.m.:

"How about this one I took a few minutes ago of a tom strutting....."

So Mr. Ferret, are you noticing any regular pattern to their movement? Do the atomic clock guys call you to check their settings?

NorthShoreLB · March 04, 2007, 02:51:00 AM

Don't think I would be able to refrain myself from attempting to arrow a couple of them

the Ferret · March 04, 2007, 09:13:00 AM

Forester..normally they are prretty regular. They feed at a neighbors just after first light/fly down then wander over our way. They were pretty much a no-show today though. Dianne and I were waiting on them with hot tea, camera and binocs in hand and only 6 jakes showed up. Hmmm wonder where they are this morning.Beautiful morning too!

bentpole · March 04, 2007, 09:27:00 AM

Great pics as usual Ferret!!

bentpole · March 04, 2007, 09:28:00 AM

Hey I didn't know turkeys like hot tea??

the Ferret · March 04, 2007, 10:32:00 AM

LOL I don't know about turkeys liking the hot tea but I can't seem to start a morning without a cup or 3. Yessir hot tea with creme and sugar and some cinnamon toast. One fine breakfast.