Just went hunting today and walked up the powerline noticing a gobbler laying in the green grass. A hen was up and walking around. He looked as if he was just laying there with his fan up. I thinik he saw movement and had his head up looking at me. I stood still and kind of backpedaled, which was a good choice considering I didnt spook him.

I know it seems like he was breeding a hen, but I have actually seen that, and it looked nothing like it. I've seen domesticated turkeys just lay with there fan up, but not a wild turkey. What do you guys think?

at first it sounded like he was dusting but heck i aint got the foggiest.

could he have been injured? see if he's there tomorrow...

looks like youve found the only gay turkey

That is probally all there is to it.... just laying there with his fan up. Why didnt you put the belly stalk on him ?

I probably wouldnt think much of it, just add it to the 'things ive seen' log in your head!

They will sometimes sit and fan their tail. I have seen this. They will also fan their tails while on the roost.

Already been shot.. hes pry injured..

I dont know guys. He was there this morning gobbling his ass off at 6:45 this morning. I had to work so couldnt go. He gobbled 5 times to me calling yesterday after I had saw him, but never could get him to come.

no idea