Dust Bath
07-18-2007, 06:38 AM
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Location: Northern Kentucky
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Dust Bath
I have this big dirt spot on my property right under my treestand where turkeys have been dusting themselves.I think they are doing this becauseeverytime I walk back there there is a ton of turkey feathers laying in the dirt.Do you think they will be there by the time fall bow season starts or do they change positions often?
07-18-2007, 04:05 PM
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RE: Dust Bath
Sometimes turkeys have spring areas and winter areas. But there is a possibility they will hang around the area and use the dusting area. I see way more dusting in the spring and summer compared to fall and winter. As it gets colder the bugs arent as bad for them. Especially winter...
07-31-2007, 08:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Central PA
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RE: Dust Bath
Turkeys dust to keep external parasites controled. Every kind of poultry and bird dusts for the same reason. Also on cool morning you might be able to catch a glimpse of some turkeys sunning themselves. Our chickens do it and boy is it a funny sight.
