Tom Turkey, puffed up for the ladies.
As they strut around the hens, trying to impress, they stiffen and drag their wings on the ground which makes a somewhat loud noise as if you were dragging a cardboard box across a cement floor.
I currently have about 15 or so hens and I've counted 9 toms in the yard. Some hang out all year round. Others stay here during the mating season. Once the hens start laying eggs, the toms usually disappear. Once the eggs start hatching, the hens will bring them by for food. I guess that's why I have so many hanging around.
It's quite a sight to see 15 or 20 tiny chicks run towards you then, turn and run away. It's as if the ground were moving.
luvmypets
Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
Very nice photo of that beautiful bird!! I hope he doesn't wind up on someone's dinner table.
Dodie
luvmypets wrote:
Very nice photo of that beautiful bird!! I hope he doesn't wind up on someone's dinner table.
Dodie
Thank you and no, they are safe as long as they hang around my property.
joecichjr
Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
BooIsMyCat wrote:
Tom Turkey, puffed up for the ladies.
As they strut around the hens, trying to impress, they stiffen and drag their wings on the ground which makes a somewhat loud noise as if you were dragging a cardboard box across a cement floor.
I currently have about 15 or so hens and I've counted 9 toms in the yard. Some hang out all year round. Others stay here during the mating season. Once the hens start laying eggs, the toms usually disappear. Once the eggs start hatching, the hens will bring them by for food. I guess that's why I have so many hanging around.
It's quite a sight to see 15 or 20 tiny chicks run towards you then, turn and run away. It's as if the ground were moving.
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A superlative dandy 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃
BooIsMyCat wrote:
Tom Turkey, puffed up for the ladies.
As they strut around the hens, trying to impress, they stiffen and drag their wings on the ground which makes a somewhat loud noise as if you were dragging a cardboard box across a cement floor.
I currently have about 15 or so hens and I've counted 9 toms in the yard. Some hang out all year round. Others stay here during the mating season. Once the hens start laying eggs, the toms usually disappear. Once the eggs start hatching, the hens will bring them by for food. I guess that's why I have so many hanging around.
It's quite a sight to see 15 or 20 tiny chicks run towards you then, turn and run away. It's as if the ground were moving.
Tom Turkey, puffed up for the ladies. br br As th... (
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That is an incredible photograph. I love the way you have separated it from the background. Well done.
Dennis
What a great shot of a beautiful bird. Perfect DOF! I would like to see photos of the chicks!
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