Seen some poults this morning.

[doebuck1234]

And noticed them in the neighbors yard this morning so snuck out for a pic.they decided to fly up on my fence and relax till momma noticed me and they all took flight into field behind me 

[First-light]

So I have a question. My first morning at the cabin and across my driveway was a hen with 4 poults. As I watched three other hens were behind them. as they got closer to the poults the mother hen fended them off not wanting them near. I thought it was weird. any ideas or is this normal. 

[mowin]

21 minutes ago, First-light said:

So I have a question. My first morning at the cabin and across my driveway was a hen with 4 poults. As I watched three other hens were behind them. as they got closer to the poults the mother hen fended them off not wanting them near. I thought it was weird. any ideas or is this normal. 

I've seen the same behavior many times if the other hens do not have poults of their own.  Hens with poults will often group up after awhile, helping to keep a lookout for predators. 

[ANTLERS]

Their doing well on L.I.

[NYRturkeycall]

2 hours ago, ANTLERS said:

Their doing well on L.I.

Whereabouts on the island? Looks like around the farms on sound Ave 

 

[ANTLERS]

32 minutes ago, NYRturkeycall said:

Whereabouts on the island? Looks like around the farms on sound Ave 

 

That’s in Greenport

[doebuck1234]

Had to stop 300 yards down the rd on my way home 

[Steuben Jerry]

Did somebody say poults? 

[518BowSlayer]

Saw a group of 3 hens and maybe 10 poults a few days ago while squirrel hunting. Then saw a different group of maybe 10 adult turkeys a few minutes later. Could only make out 1 long beard through the woods though, could have more possibly

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[LET EM GROW]

Keep that hen alive to your best ability! She is good! lol Literally

[LET EM GROW]

It seems once they get past the first month or two they become more visual as they can retreat or flight from danger easier.. 

[mowin]

I've got 3 separate flocks around my house. 1 is 4 hens that have no poults. 

The 2nd has 8 poults that are just about the size of mom. The last flock has 2 hens with about 12-14 poults. Some are around half the size of mom and the rest slightly larger than a partridge.