Do Jakes Breed?
 

Lacking any mature toms in an area will jakes breed?

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RE: Do Jakes Breed?
 

Only if they get the chance!!:D;)

RE: Do Jakes Breed?
 

Ask yourself this, " Do teenagers breed?"

RE: Do Jakes Breed?
 

The reason I asked the question is this. On our property there were three gobblers, now since deceased. However, there are nine jakes.. Since we harvested the mature toms, I wanted a little reassurance that the breeding will get done this year. The birds were 27, 23 and 21 pounds respectively.

RE: Do Jakes Breed?
 

Much of the breeding may have already taken place before you harvested the mature toms. If not, I' m sure the jakes or other toms that move into the area looking for receptive hens will take care of the flock. Sounds like you have a healthy population of birds, I wouldn' t be too concerned about it, nature has a way of taking care of things like that. By the way, those were some dandy birds.....27 lbs., WOW! Way to go! ;)

RE: Do Jakes Breed?
 

My friend can take credit for the 27 pounder. His dad the 23 pounder. Mine was the 21 pounder, 9.5" beard and 1 inch spurs. We have had a great year already!

RE: Do Jakes Breed?
 

I HEARD OR READ SOMEWHERE THAT ONCE A HEN GETS BRED THE SPERM IS STORED BY THE HEN AND WILL LAY A CLUTCH OF EGGS EVEN THOUGH THE GOBBLER IS HARVESTED.SHE WILL HOWEVER,CONTINUE TO BREED ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT NECESSARY.

RE: Do Jakes Breed?
 

Yes. they will breed if there isnt a dominate tom in the area. The jakes are shy birds that get their as#es kicked avery time a boss tom sees them breeding. They will breed if they know for sure there isnt a big tom around.


Hope this helps

Trk. Merc.

RE: Do Jakes Breed?
 

Thanks everyone!! This eases my mind and I really am lookin g forward to next year when those 9 jakes are nine mature toms.