Rio Grande Wild Tom Turkeys (7 Month & Older)

7 Month & Older Rio Grande Wild Turkeys Toms

Bring the iconic sight and sound of the Texas brush country to your property with our mature Rio Grande Wild Tom Turkeys. At 7 months and older, these males have reached full maturity, boasting stunning copper-bronze iridescence, prominent beards, and the classic, resonant gobble. Raised on our Liberty Hill ranch, these Toms are physically robust, highly alert, and genetically primed. Whether you need a new sire to introduce fresh genetics to your flock or want to establish a commanding presence on your land, our mature Toms are the ultimate centerpiece.

Why Choose a Mature Tom?

• Instant Flock Sire: At 7+ months, these Toms are biologically ready for the spring breeding season. They are the perfect solution if you need to replace a lost male or want to start a breeding program with your existing hens.
• Flock Leadership & Protection: Mature Toms act as the "sentinels" of the flock. Their exceptional eyesight and constant vigilance provide an early warning system against ground and aerial predators for the rest of your birds.
• Fresh Genetics: Introducing a new, ranch-raised Tom is the best way to ensure genetic diversity and high-vigor offspring in your local wild turkey population.
• Iconic Aesthetics: Nothing says "Texas ranch" like the sight of a Rio Grande Tom in full strut. They provide unmatched visual beauty and the authentic sounds of native wildlife.

Integration & Management

• Feed & Nutrition: At this age, their skeletal growth is complete. They thrive on a 16-18% maintenance pellet or high-quality scratch grain, supplemented heavily by natural foraging.
• Roosting Needs: Mature Toms are heavy, powerful birds. Ensure your property has mature trees with strong, horizontal branches to support their weight safely out of reach of predators.
• Supplemental Feeding: While they are master foragers, providing a 16-18% maintenance pellet or high-quality scratch grain near their roosting area for the first month will help ensure they remain centered on your land.
• Territory & Space: Toms require significant acreage to forage and establish their breeding territory. If you are keeping them in a flight pen temporarily, ensure it is spacious enough to prevent pacing and stress.

Best Use Cases

• Genetic Outcrossing: The premier choice for wildlife managers needing to inject strong, pure-strain Rio Grande genetics into an isolated or stagnant wild flock.
• Property Aesthetics: Perfect for landowners who want the immediate visual impact and traditional gobbling of a mature male turkey on their estate.
• Hunting Preserves: An excellent way to supplement mature male populations on managed hunting lands with high-vigor, wild-acting birds.

Logistics & Expert Handling

• Heavy-Duty Transport Mandatory: Warning: A mature Rio Grande Tom is a massive, incredibly powerful bird with strong wings and developing spurs. You must bring a large, professional-grade poultry crate or secure dog kennel. Cardboard boxes are strictly prohibited for this size.
• Local Delivery Option: Because of their size and strength, we highly recommend our personal delivery service within 100 miles of our Liberty Hill farm to ensure a low-stress transition.
• Availability: Mature Toms are often in high demand leading up to the spring breeding season. Please confirm availability prior to your desired pickup date.