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Turkeys

Discussion in 'Pets and Wildlife' started by KellyW, Sep 6, 2012.

  1. Sep 6, 2012 #1
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    The wild turkey is probably a common sight in many neighborhoods across N. America. They were in my front yard but by the time I got my camera they were getting a drink from the gutter next door. They were originally native to eastern N. America but have been introduced to many areas including here in northern California. They thrive in oak woodlands and lower coniferous forests where they eat acorns, grains, insects. They are often a pest in the urban-wildland interface where they come into yards and forage in gardens, eat dog food or nip off rose buds, etc. and perch on roof ridges or in larger trees. Many people don't like them being in town but I enjoy them. There are spring and fall hunting seasons for these (the toms) but not inside the city limits where they are relatively safe.
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  2. Sep 6, 2012 #2
    Kermie

    Kermie Tadpole Supporting Member

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    Ha ha ha that's actually a sight!
    We have quite a few her in S Ontario, but I've never seen them wandering the suburbs! Usually you'll see them in fields and such! :eek:

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  3. Sep 7, 2012 #3
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Eat them!;)
     
  4. Sep 7, 2012 #4
    orchidnut57

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    I am with Tom
     
  5. Sep 9, 2012 #5
    Reyna

    Reyna Orchid Obsessed Supporting Member

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    Why did the turkey cross the road . . . :)
     
  6. Sep 9, 2012 #6
    Ricardo

    Ricardo Slave of demanding bird

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    Because there was a sexy hen on the other side and he didn't want to go cold turkey.
     
  7. Sep 18, 2012 #7
    John Klinger

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    Kelly Thanksgiving is not that far off. Looks like good eating to me.
     
  8. Feb 19, 2013 #8
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    These visited my place two weeks ago for the first time. They are massive birds! To keep them from attacking my rare bulb collection I had to get out the high-pressure end of a water hose to shoot them with. Yes, this vegan is armed with water weapons! Hopefully if they sprayed with water enough they'll learn to forage elsewhere.
     
  9. Feb 19, 2013 #9
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    They will start visiting you in the summer hoping to get sprayed. I know it isn't funny to you but your description invoked a hilarious mental image of you spraying turkeys.
     
  10. Feb 19, 2013 #10
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    It was funny to my neighbours! None of them have plants that need protecting and so it was for them like a visit to a petting zoo.

    Oh no! Now I guess I will have to invest in that $75 windmill coated in UV reflective paint that is purportedly the only way short of protective netting to keep them away :(