- Turkeys
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Maine turkeys are one of
the best reintroduced success stories there is in Maine, unless of
course they are in your yard. Turkey problems often stem from two
areas. The first is an agricultural setting where turkeys eat seeds,
trample crops, and leave large holes in hay fields where they dust
bathe. The other problem is often the same, except in small gardens
and around homes.
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Whole flocks of turkeys
can leave a lot of droppings and make a lot of mess in someone's
yard. Most control options involve a population reduction,
preferably in the spring and fall that correspond with the open
hunting seasons on these animals, as well as physical barriers where
applicable to keep the turkeys out of an area.
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Although it is not very
common, turkeys can act aggressively during the spring mating
period. This is the time when turkeys are "strutting" and
the males will have deep red heads, gobble a bunch, and fluff up
their body feathers and tail feathers into a large fan. They fight
with other turkeys to determine dominance and a pecking order. While
humans have been attacked, it is more common for automobiles to be
attacked when the turkey sees their own reflection. Often an
isolated event, if turkeys are causing problems for you, give us a
call today and we will work to find a solution.
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They belong on the other side!
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