Charlie Elk

pseudonym of a man

  • News
  • Think Pieces / Opinion
  • Turkey Hunting
    • Fall Turkey
    • Spring Turkey
    • turkey hunting tips
    • Stories
  • Humor
  • Deer Hunting
  • Willow Ridge Custom Turkey Calls

Stressed Hen Turkey Struts and Drags Wings

July 6, 2017 by Charlie 2 Comments

Submitted by AWTDA
It’s a hard life, trying to protect seven babies by yourself! This hyper hen was in a near perpetual 3/4 tail strut, almost dragging her wings,
warning anybody that sees her she’s a formidable threat. Notice her head position is always on alert, she rarely gets something to eat herself, always on a lookout for danger. Where are them big tough gobblers, when a mother could use a little help around here?

Do hens suffer from the loss of gobblers? For more tiptoeing around the issue see AWTDA

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

Filed Under: News, Spring Turkey Tagged With: news, video, Wild Turkey

Comments

  1. N.C.L.W. says

    July 6, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    Those Toms are WAY behind on there child support! Deadbeats… This is why we are all so excited to choot ’em in the face!

    j/k

    What a lovely Mother, working her hardest to insure the survival of her brood! Most impressive. Thanks again!

    Reply
  2. N.C.L.W. says

    July 6, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    *Meant to say “On the child support there” aww well, mea culpa!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email. No other email will be sent to you.

comments

  • Paul Rode on 32.5 Pound Turkey
  • Mike on Wisconsin Wolves Eat Black Bear
  • Ken McBroom on Wild Turkey Burns
  • Tony Schutte on West Nile Virus detected in Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse
  • Ken McBroom on What do Wild Turkeys Eat? Crops tell the story
  • Charlie on Kirkland Warbler, Wild Turkey use Audio Bait

Top Posts

  • How to Legally Bait Wild Turkeys
    How to Legally Bait Wild Turkeys
  • Wild Turkeys See In Color; But Will Pink Spook Them?
    Wild Turkeys See In Color; But Will Pink Spook Them?
  • Best Coyote Call - - Turkey Yelps
    Best Coyote Call - - Turkey Yelps
  • Patterning Board Surprise!
    Patterning Board Surprise!
  • Poaching Deer In Wisconsin may soon cost $10,000
    Poaching Deer In Wisconsin may soon cost $10,000
  • What do Wild Turkeys Eat?  Crops tell the story
    What do Wild Turkeys Eat? Crops tell the story
  • Ecology of Wild Turkeys in Wisconsin a 2015-2025 Plan for Their Management
    Ecology of Wild Turkeys in Wisconsin a 2015-2025 Plan for Their Management
  • Charlie Answered Turkey Dog Questions on Outdoor Life
    Charlie Answered Turkey Dog Questions on Outdoor Life

Recent Posts

  • Kirkland Warbler, Wild Turkey use Audio Bait
  • A Little more Frigid or Warm; What is better for Wildlife?
  • West Nile Virus detected in Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse
  • When the Deer Season Ends
  • First Bubba Chili Pucks

Recent comments

  • Paul Rode on 32.5 Pound Turkey
  • Mike on Wisconsin Wolves Eat Black Bear
  • Ken McBroom on Wild Turkey Burns
  • Tony Schutte on West Nile Virus detected in Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse
  • Ken McBroom on What do Wild Turkeys Eat? Crops tell the story

Videos

Mosquitoes use six needles to suck our … [Read More...]

Have you ever had a whitetail deer standing real … [Read More...]

Copyright © 2021 charlie elk