BEHAVIOR OF HUMAN‐IMPRINTED AND HEN‐REARED WILD TURKEY POULTS
Abstract Behavior patterns are described for human‐imprinted and hen‐reared wild turkey poults (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) from hatching until 4 months of age. Poults fed primarily on insects during the first 5 weeks of life. By the 11th week, plants accounted for about half the diet. The behav...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
1975-01-01
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| Series: | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2328-5540.1975.tb00095.x |
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| Summary: | Abstract Behavior patterns are described for human‐imprinted and hen‐reared wild turkey poults (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) from hatching until 4 months of age. Poults fed primarily on insects during the first 5 weeks of life. By the 11th week, plants accounted for about half the diet. The behavior of poults indicated the dependability of human‐imprinted turkeys for controlled experimentation. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-5540 |