{"id":123231,"date":"2022-06-07T05:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T05:02:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:02:00","slug":"how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you know if a turkey likes you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_turkey_likes_you\" title=\"How do you know if a turkey likes you?\">How do you know if a turkey likes you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Why_do_turkeys_wrap_their_necks_around_each_other\" title=\"Why do turkeys wrap their necks around each other?\">Why do turkeys wrap their necks around each other?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Can_you_bond_with_a_turkey\" title=\"Can you bond with a turkey?\">Can you bond with a turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Why_would_a_turkey_follow_you\" title=\"Why would a turkey follow you?\">Why would a turkey follow you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Can_turkeys_imprint_on_humans\" title=\"Can turkeys imprint on humans?\">Can turkeys imprint on humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_turkey_stomps_its_feet\" title=\"What does it mean when a turkey stomps its feet?\">What does it mean when a turkey stomps its feet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#How_do_male_turkeys_show_dominance\" title=\"How do male turkeys show dominance?\">How do male turkeys show dominance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#How_do_turkeys_show_affection\" title=\"How do turkeys show affection?\">How do turkeys show affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#How_do_you_know_when_a_turkey_is_angry\" title=\"How do you know when a turkey is angry?\">How do you know when a turkey is angry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Why_do_turkeys_run_around_each_other\" title=\"Why do turkeys run around each other?\">Why do turkeys run around each other?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Can_you_make_a_turkey_friendly\" title=\"Can you make a turkey friendly?\">Can you make a turkey friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Can_you_house_train_a_turkey\" title=\"Can you house train a turkey?\">Can you house train a turkey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Are_turkeys_intelligent\" title=\"Are turkeys intelligent?\">Are turkeys intelligent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Why_does_my_turkey_follow_me_around\" title=\"Why does my turkey follow me around?\">Why does my turkey follow me around?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#What_does_seeing_a_turkey_symbolize\" title=\"What does seeing a turkey symbolize?\">What does seeing a turkey symbolize?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#How_do_you_stop_a_turkey_from_chasing_you\" title=\"How do you stop a turkey from chasing you?\">How do you stop a turkey from chasing you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Do_turkeys_imprint\" title=\"Do turkeys imprint?\">Do turkeys imprint?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Do_turkeys_feel_affection\" title=\"Do turkeys feel affection?\">Do turkeys feel affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Do_animals_imprint_on_humans\" title=\"Do animals imprint on humans?\">Do animals imprint on humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Do_turkeys_stomp\" title=\"Do turkeys stomp?\">Do turkeys stomp?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Why_do_turkeys_squat_down\" title=\"Why do turkeys squat down?\">Why do turkeys squat down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_turkey_shakes\" title=\"What does it mean when a turkey shakes?\">What does it mean when a turkey shakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Do_turkeys_fight_for_dominance\" title=\"Do turkeys fight for dominance?\">Do turkeys fight for dominance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Do_male_turkeys_get_mean\" title=\"Do male turkeys get mean?\">Do male turkeys get mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-a-turkey-likes-you\/#Why_do_male_turkeys_stomp\" title=\"Why do male turkeys stomp?\">Why do male turkeys stomp?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_turkey_likes_you\"><\/span>How do you know if a turkey likes you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turkeys love to be stroked, petted and cuddled. <b>They will remember your face and if they like you, they will come up to you to greet you. Turkeys also love music and will cluck along with the songs.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_turkeys_wrap_their_necks_around_each_other\"><\/span>Why do turkeys wrap their necks around each other?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They bump their chest together and wrap their necks around one another <b>pecking each others heads. They pull at each other&#8217;s waddles and snood and did a &#8216;beak grab&#8217; on each other, which is when one bird&#8217;s head is inside the other&#8217;s mouth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_bond_with_a_turkey\"><\/span>Can you bond with a turkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since turkeys are so docile and loving, <b>they make excellent pets for children. They like to play and are more resilient than smaller, delicate birds, like chickens. Once your turkey has bonded with their family, they will enjoy spending time around you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_turkey_follow_you\"><\/span>Why would a turkey follow you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turkeys <b>may attempt to dominate or attack people they view as subordinates. This behavior is most common in the fall when young male birds start competing with elders of the flock, according to MassWildlife. If you&#8217;re cornered by a belligerent bird, it&#8217;s important to not let the turkey intimidate you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_turkeys_imprint_on_humans\"><\/span>Can turkeys imprint on humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike chickens, <b>turkeys imprint onto humans quite easily. We received our poults through the mail and they were about two days old. We were probably the first humans to hold them for longer than a short moment and to talk with them. Therefore, when they saw our faces and heard our voices, they began to imprint on us.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_turkey_stomps_its_feet\"><\/span>What does it mean when a turkey stomps its feet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He can assemble a harem of eight to 12 (or more) hens. When displaying, he spreads his tail into a fan. He may stomp his feet and drop his wings and rattle them against the ground. When he is excited like this, his bare head will display varying hues of red, white and blue, thus his consideration as <b>a patriotic symbol<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_male_turkeys_show_dominance\"><\/span>How do male turkeys show dominance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Males will <b>puff out their feathers, fan their tails, and strut their stuff while gobbling and making other vocalizations. This behavior is common during the breeding season and other times of year when turkeys are establishing social dominance or status within the flock.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_turkeys_show_affection\"><\/span>How do turkeys show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turkeys love to be <b>stroked, petted and cuddled. They will remember your face and if they like you, they will come up to you to greet you. Turkeys also love music and will cluck along with the songs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_a_turkey_is_angry\"><\/span>How do you know when a turkey is angry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like the blushing of a maddened man, <b>the head of a wild turkey will often flush with red when they feel angry or threatened. For the hunter, this means shutting down your calling or simply pulling the trigger, as the time to do so is surely running out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_turkeys_run_around_each_other\"><\/span>Why do turkeys run around each other?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The birds flock together <b>for protection from predators  safety in numbers  and to more easily find food. They have more eyes venturing through the woods where they can spread out and find food, and have more eyes watching out for predators.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_make_a_turkey_friendly\"><\/span>Can you make a turkey friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike chickens, <b>turkeys imprint onto humans quite easily. We received our poults through the mail and they were about two days old. We were probably the first humans to hold them for longer than a short moment and to talk with them. Therefore, when they saw our faces and heard our voices, they began to imprint on us.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_house_train_a_turkey\"><\/span>Can you house train a turkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Turkeys can make excellent pets, but they are most commonly found as a part of a homestead. They are capable of a wide range of emotional attachments. Many owners claim that their turkey acts more like a dog than their dogs do.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_turkeys_intelligent\"><\/span>Are turkeys intelligent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now Albert the rescue turkey is mostly a house pet. He sits on the sofas and hangs out in the kitchen, and always sits waiting at the door when Pinvidic gets home from work. <b>Albert is even house-trained, which is a pretty impressive feat for a bird.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_turkey_follow_me_around\"><\/span>Why does my turkey follow me around?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turkeys will follow you around for hours <b>seeking your approval! They love to run circles around you often causing you to almost trip, but never stop suddenly if they are behind you, they are destined to collide into your legs!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_seeing_a_turkey_symbolize\"><\/span>What does seeing a turkey symbolize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turkey Symbolism and Meaning Because of its role in Thanksgiving, the turkey is also associated with <b>generosity, gratitude, family, and friendship. Like the holidays themselves, the turkey brings people together to share in the spirit of love, cooperation, and thankfulness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_turkey_from_chasing_you\"><\/span>How do you stop a turkey from chasing you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turkeys love to be stroked, petted and cuddled. <b>They will remember your face and if they like you, they will come up to you to greet you. Turkeys also love music and will cluck along with the songs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_turkeys_imprint\"><\/span>Do turkeys imprint?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For birds like ducks, geese and turkeys, that hatch and begin walking around, the need to follow something for their own safety is vital to their early survival, so <b>imprinting happens in the first few hours and days. Joe Hutto used this sensitive time period to become the parent to his flock.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_turkeys_feel_affection\"><\/span>Do turkeys feel affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since turkeys are so docile and loving, <b>they make excellent pets for children. They like to play and are more resilient than smaller, delicate birds, like chickens. Once your turkey has bonded with their family, they will enjoy spending time around you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_animals_imprint_on_humans\"><\/span>Do animals imprint on humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Turkeys are highly social, affectionate and love to play. If you toss an apple to a group of turkeys, they will play with it like a football. They create long-lasting social bonds with each other and with humans. Turkeys love to be stroked, petted and cuddled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_turkeys_stomp\"><\/span>Do turkeys stomp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turkeys <b>almost always spit and drum when they strut but also do it when not strutting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_turkeys_squat_down\"><\/span>Why do turkeys squat down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turkeys love to be stroked, petted and cuddled. <b>They will remember your face and if they like you, they will come up to you to greet you. Turkeys also love music and will cluck along with the songs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_turkey_shakes\"><\/span>What does it mean when a turkey shakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By squatting when a rooster or human approaches, the hen is very low to the ground and her underbelly is protected. In this sense, the squatting act is <b>a defense and protective mechanism<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_turkeys_fight_for_dominance\"><\/span>Do turkeys fight for dominance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But the inner social structure of turkeys often includes physical conflicts between each bird. <b>Toms especially fight, to establish dominance throughout spring mating activities.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_male_turkeys_get_mean\"><\/span>Do male turkeys get mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some turkeys may be seen acting aggressively by pecking, following, or exhibiting other intimidating behavior towards people. According to MassWildlife, it&#8217;s the male turkeys that commonly try to intimidate humans this time of year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_male_turkeys_stomp\"><\/span>Why do male turkeys stomp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They bump their chest together and wrap their necks around one another <b>pecking each others heads. They pull at each other&#8217;s waddles and snood and did a &#8216;beak grab&#8217; on each other, which is when one bird&#8217;s head is inside the other&#8217;s mouth.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you know if a turkey likes you?Why do turkeys wrap their necks around each other?Can you bond with a turkey?Why would a turkey follow you?Can turkeys imprint on humans?What does it mean when a turkey stomps its feet?How do male turkeys show dominance?How do turkeys show affection?How do you know&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-123231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123231"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123231"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123231\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}