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Where do turkeys lay their eggs?

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Reserachers believe a hen is not suited to take on the rigors of nesting unless physically in a condition to do so. Therefore, poor conditioning ... It takes hens about two weeks to lay a full complement of nine to 13 eggs. Hens will only visit the nesting site long enough to deposit her egg for the day. read more

The hen will scrape out a hollow in a protected area, like under a bush, an overhang, a hollow under a deadfall, and will line it with fine twigs, roots, moss, feathers, and that sort of thing, and then will lay around 10 or so eggs, depending on weather, food supply, and her own health. read more

It takes hens about two weeks to lay a full complement of nine to 13 eggs. Hens will only visit the nesting site long enough to deposit her egg for the day. The rest of her time will be spent elsewhere feeding and roosting. read more

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