Author Topic: What about the grasshopper infestation this year?? (Read 2060 times)

HoofsandWings · « **on:** March 29, 2010, 06:54:55 AM »

Are grasshoppers on the turkey's menu? If so, there should be some fat turkeys by this fall.

yelp · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2010, 07:15:47 AM »

YEP..I have seen them fill up on them..same with some grouse. Insects are high on a wild turkeys diet.

Tom Tamer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2010, 07:46:05 AM »

The grasshopper hatch usually coincides with the poult hatch. Great food for the youngsters to get a headstart.

KimberRich · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2010, 11:01:29 AM »

The grasshopper hatch usually coincides with the poult hatch. Great food for the youngsters to get a headstart.

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turkeydancer · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2010, 01:48:22 PM »

Open the crop and it'll be hopping for sure ...

Hangfire · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2010, 11:16:43 AM »

The great Chukar population and hunting in the early 80's coinsided with a large grass hopper crop.

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