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George McGovern

(13,124 posts) Thu Jun 4, 2026, 03:50 PM 10 hrs ago

A wild turkey came by today. Shadow barked and it took off.

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A wild turkey came by today. Shadow barked and it took off. (Original Post) George McGovern 10 hrs ago OP

They Like Cracked Corn lavoosh99 10 hrs ago #1

Good to know lavoosh99! Can't imagine 26 all at once! Thank You! George McGovern 9 hrs ago #3

What a stunning photo! You were in the right place at the right time for sure, George! Diamond_Dog 9 hrs ago #2

Thank You Diamond_Dog! George McGovern 9 hrs ago #4

What a great shot. I haven't seen a live turkey in years. LoisB 7 hrs ago #5

Me either. Thanks Lois. George McGovern 7 hrs ago #6

lavoosh99

(50 posts)

1. They Like Cracked Corn

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 04:11 PM

10 hrs ago

Whole corn and sunflower seeds. I've had as many as 26 of them feeding, milling around, and doing turkey things. Also had a friend who took her miniature dachshund in for stitches after it tangled with one. Big birds with spurs and attitude. Great pic!