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Post by songdog on Apr 10, 2006 22:59:58 GMT -5
 The first few birds have been mating for some time now. I caught these two going at it in front of my blind a few days ago. You have to look real close to see the hen but she is there . |
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Post by chicobrownbear on Apr 11, 2006 8:17:58 GMT -5
season is WAAYYYYYY too late this year.
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Post by turkeyscout on Apr 11, 2006 8:24:04 GMT -5
hey songdog , great photo, wildlife photography is a great way to share your experiences with others,good job and thanks for sharing and it looks like more turkeys are on the way!... be safe and good luck....take a youngster turkey hunting....turkey scout
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Post by firelt72 on Apr 11, 2006 9:01:55 GMT -5
Actually to comment on the season being late this year, the birds have been breeding for about a month now, pre some of the pro staff turkey hunters I have spoken with. The it takes a fwe days for the eggs to fertilize before they can be laidand then 28 days of incubation. The hen also has the ability to store the sperm for a long period and can actually have two sets of poults a season. They make the season later because the hens get bred earlier, but the toms are still trying until almost June.
This is at least my best attempt to answer the question. If someone has any other info, put it up, I am always open for new info and trivia. Eric
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Post by Indyhunter on Apr 11, 2006 9:07:11 GMT -5
The less hens we have to compete with, the better.
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Post by DaWG on Apr 11, 2006 11:42:49 GMT -5
Lt.
You are right about the storing of sperm and the process for laying eggs.
I also believe that as long as the toms are hot, I like having fewer hens to compete with.
DaWG
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Post by woodmaster on Apr 11, 2006 12:48:19 GMT -5
Great pic...thanks for sharing!
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Post by RiverJim on Apr 11, 2006 15:02:08 GMT -5
Turkey PORN! ;D
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Post by hoosier on Apr 12, 2006 21:42:37 GMT -5
The less hens we have to compete with, the better.  |
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