Eastern Wild Turkey Poults for sale
Turkey Chicks hatching late March to late June.
Meleagris gallopavo silvestris
Range Eastern Turkeys are found in eastern and central parts of the United States and southern Canada. Their have been introductions into parts of the western states as well.
Habitat: open woodlands
Description Average mature weight for Toms is 20 pounds and hens is 12 pounds
Status in the wild This subspecies is the most common type of turkey found in the United States and is very often hunted. In the beginning of the 1900's Eastern Wild Turkeys were near extinction because of hunting. Conservation and restocking by government programs and groups like the National Wild Turkey Federation have brought the turkey back to being plentiful in much of the US.
Status in aviculture Eastern Wild turkeys are common barnyard flock birds and readily available at many turkey hatcheries. Many Eastern turkeys are raised for the gamebird industry for release for hunting.
Breeding Season: In nature their breeding season is late February to May.
Clutch Size: 10 to 12 eggs
Incubation Period: 27 to 28 days
