Rio Grande Wild Turkeys (8-10 Week Old)

8-10 Week Old Rio Grande Wild Turkeys

Our 8-10 week old Rio Grande Wild Turkeys are the pinnacle of our ranch-raised stock. At this advanced juvenile stage, these birds have transitioned into hardy, independent sub-adults. They have survived all the critical hurdles of early development and are fully acclimated to the Texas environment. If you are looking for birds with the highest survival potential for immediate property integration, these 2-month-old Rio Grandes are the strongest choice available.

What You Get

• Maximum Survivability: These birds are far beyond the 'poult' stage. Their immune systems are robust, and they are large enough to evade many smaller predators.
• Tree-Roosting Ready: Their flight capabilities are well-developed. At 8-10 weeks, their natural instinct is to roost high off the ground, a vital skill for avoiding ground predators in the wild.
• Property Anchoring: This is the ideal age for the 'Soft Release' method. Because they are independent but still socially cohesive, they will quickly learn the boundaries of your land if managed correctly.
• Texas Tough: Raised in the elements on our Liberty Hill ranch, these birds are pre-conditioned for the heat and terrain of the Texas Hill Country.

Care & Management at 2 Months

• Nutritional Shift: At this stage, you can move them to a 20-22% turkey grower or finisher feed. They are also highly efficient foragers and will begin supplementing their diet with significant amounts of native insects and seeds.
• Space Requirements: These birds require significant room to move. A large flight pen or secure barn with high ceilings is necessary to prevent stress and allow them to practice flight.
• Water & Grit: Ensure a constant supply of clean water and large-sized poultry grit. Their gizzards are now capable of processing much coarser materials found in the wild.
• Biosecurity Reminder: Continue to keep these birds separate from any domestic poultry (especially chickens) to maintain their health and prevent the spread of soil-borne parasites.

Best Use Cases

• Immediate Property Repopulation: The best age for landowners wanting to see immediate activity on their ranch with minimal supervision.
• Wildlife Management & Conservation: Perfect for establishing self-sustaining wild flocks that will be ready to breed by the following spring.
• Premier Natural Pest Control: These birds are large, energetic foragers capable of clearing large areas of ticks, grasshoppers, and scorpions.
• Conservation programs
• Personal flocks and homesteads

Logistics & Secure Pickup

• Significant Bulk Savings: We offer our largest discount ($10 off per bird) for orders of 15 or more to support large-scale land restoration projects.
• Advanced Handling Required: Warning: At 10 weeks old, these turkeys are incredibly fast, strong, and capable of sustained flight. They must be transported in sturdy, professional-grade poultry crates.
• Reliable Texas Delivery: We provide specialized delivery within 100 miles of our ranch, ensuring these high-vigor birds arrive at your property without the stress of commercial shipping.