Rio Grande Wild Turkeys (14-16 Week Old)

14-16 Week Old Rio Grande Wild Turkeys

Our 14-16 week old Rio Grande Wild Turkeys are robust, sub-adult birds that are fully prepared for life on the open range. At 4 months of age, these turkeys have developed the full physical strength and sharp survival instincts that define the Rio Grande strain. They feature stunning iridescent plumage and the powerful wings necessary for reaching the highest roosts. If you are looking for birds with the absolute highest survival rate for immediate ranch integration or population restoration, these mature juveniles are the premier choice.

Why Choose 14-16 Week Old Sub-Adults?

• Peak Physical Hardiness: These birds are nearly full-grown and possess the muscle mass and feather density to handle variable Texas weather without any supplemental care.
• Highly Developed Survival Skills: They are extremely wary of predators and have mastered the "lookout" behaviors essential for flock safety.
• The 'Fast-Track' to Breeding: Purchased at this age, these birds will be fully mature and ready for their first breeding and nesting season by the following spring.
• Immediate 'Anchoring' Potential: Because they are more mature, they can transition from an acclimation pen to the wild more quickly than younger poults, provided they have food and water 'magnets' on your property.

Habitat & Management (4 Months +)

• Maintenance Nutrition: At this stage, birds thrive on an 18% turkey finisher or a diverse scratch grain supplemented by natural forage. They are expert hunters of grasshoppers, lizards, and seeds.
• Roosting Independence: These birds require no encouragement to roost. They will naturally seek out the tallest, safest branches on your property as soon as they are released.
• Social Stability: They have a firmly established social hierarchy, ensuring they stay together as a protective, foraging unit once they enter your landscape.
• Biosecurity Advantage: Being older and stronger, they have more resilient immune systems, though they should still be kept away from domestic poultry to ensure peak health.

Primary Use Cases

• Instant Population Density: The fastest way to see a visible, active turkey population on your land.
• Ranch Heritage Projects: Perfect for landowners who want to bypass the brooding process entirely and go straight to managing a wild-acting flock.
• Elite Pest Management: Their large size and high energy levels make them the ultimate biological control for ticks, scorpions, and agricultural pests across large acreages.

Logistics & Expert Handling

• Serious Bulk Savings: We offer significant discounts for orders of 15 or more, making it more affordable to establish a large, healthy sub-adult flock.
• Heavy-Duty Transport Required: Warning: These birds are large, powerful, and capable of sustained flight. They must be transported in professional-grade poultry crates or secure, ventilated livestock carriers.
• Premium Delivery Service: We provide climate-controlled, personal delivery within 100 miles of our Liberty Hill ranch, ensuring these high-value sub-adults arrive stress-free and ready for release.