Tom

I was not the only one visiting my farmer friend last weekend. However, these turkeys are regulars on his lands and have actually grown accustomed to my friend and typically allow him to mingle and work amongst them.

This is a Tom

Come spring and summer time the hens will emerge with their clutches of babies and a turkey-boom will occur. However, there are simply too many predators (coyotes, owls, hawks, foxes and raccoons. There is also a new predator on the block or actually one that's making a comeback; the Fisher) and only a handful of the new chicks will make it to adulthood.

These are some of the hens

Click here to learn more about turkeys, "MassWildlife Turkey Learning Kit".

Click here to learn more about Fishers, "Wild Things Unlimited - The Fisher".