Do Jakes Breed?
05-02-2003, 07:00 AM
#5
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Morris IL USA
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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.
05-02-2003, 08:02 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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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! 
05-03-2003, 12:10 AM
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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.
05-04-2003, 07:54 PM
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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.
Hope this helps
Trk. Merc.