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No they make nest in the wild. Usually under fallen trees or in thick areas to have some overhead cover. About 1/3 of the hens are killed by coyotes in our area while on the nest. They try to remain camouflage while a predator is near so for a coyote it just a follow your nose game for them.
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How long do turkeys carry offspring?
Turkeys lay eggs.
Do turkeys lay 8 to 15 eggs in a small nest in the low branches of a tree?
Turkeys do lay 8 to 15 eggs, but not in tree nests. They lay their eggs in shallow holes scooped out of the ground.
Who lays tiny tan eggs with reddish brown spots on the ground?
Wild turkeys lay tan eggs on the ground. They will usually lay the eggs in the long grasses to hide them from predators.
Do hen turkeys lay eggs without a tom turkey present?
Yes, but they wont be fertile. Hen turkeys lay eggs in the spring with or without the tom.
Do turkeys have periods?
Birds do not have periods. They lay eggs.
Do turkeys lay eggs?
"No. Turkeys can't fly." Wrong answer....turkeys DO fly. They will not lay eggs in a nest in a tree however. They make nests on the ground in thick cover and that is where they lay their eggs. Hope that helps.
What month do turkeys usually lay their eggs?
Turkeys begin to lay their eggs during the spring. They only lay eggs once a year and it's rare that they lay eggs in the fall.
Why dont they sell turkey eggs in shops?
Turkeys do not lay eggs - they're male.
How many many eggs do turkeys lay?
Most hens (female turkeys) lay a clutch of 12-14 eggs per spring. If a nest is destroyed by a predator, the hen will get bred again, and then lay another clutch of 12-14 eggs.
When do turkeys start to lay eggs?
According to North Carolina's agricultural department, "Turkey breeders start to lay eggs for hatching at 32 weeks of age. They are artificially inseminated each week during their egg production period which is approximately 25-30 weeks."
Where do tortoises lay their eggs?
They can stay where they are as long as there is some where to lay there eggs like in dirt, mud, sand, but they don't lay their eggs in water. For example: the river (it have mud and dirt on both sides to where turtles can lay eggs.
What is the difference in appearance of wild turkey eggs from domestic turkey eggs?
it just depends on the breed of turkey. most turkeys lay lite to dark tan eggs with specks of brown on them for camoflauge. now the large whiter domestic breeds like you buy in the store usually lay white eggs.
