Rio Grande Wild Turkeys Pair (7 Month & Older)

7 Month & Older Rio Grande Wild Turkeys Pair

Our 7 Month & Older Rio Grande Pairs offer the fastest and most reliable path to establishing a wild turkey legacy on your property. This package includes one mature Tom and one mature Hen, both raised in the heart of Texas on our Liberty Hill ranch. At this age, the birds have reached their full adult plumage—featuring the iconic iridescent copper and bronze feathers—and have fully developed their survival and social instincts. This is the 'instant flock' solution for those dedicated to native wildlife restoration and immediate property integration.

Why Choose a Mature Pair?

• Breeding Ready: These birds are at the prime age for reproduction. By introducing a mature pair, you are ensuring that your land becomes a nesting ground for the very next spring season.
• Maximum Instinctual Intelligence: Having reached adulthood, these birds are 'wood smart.' They have mastered the art of predator avoidance, high-altitude roosting, and efficient foraging in the Texas brush.
• Stunning Aesthetic Value: Whether it’s the Tom’s impressive fan and gobble or the Hen’s elegant camouflage, these mature birds provide immediate visual beauty and the authentic sound of the wild to your ranch.
• Zero Brooding Required: These are hardy, independent adults. They require no supplemental heat and are fully conditioned to handle Texas weather extremes, from summer heat to winter freezes.

Foundation & Release Management

• The "Anchor" Effect: Releasing a pair together increases the likelihood of them staying on your property. Their social bond acts as a natural anchor, especially when combined with a consistent water and food source.
• Habitat Requirements: Mature pairs thrive in areas with tall roosting trees (Oaks, Cottonwoods, or Pecans) and open understories where they can forage for acorns, seeds, and insects.
• 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.
• Nesting Support: Ensure your property has areas of tall, native bunchgrass or brushy cover, which provide the ideal nesting sites for the Hen in the spring.

Primary Use Cases

• Instant Property Restoration: The most direct way to introduce a self-sustaining breeding unit to your land.
• Conservation & Legacy: Perfect for landowners looking to establish a long-term wild turkey population that will grow and expand for generations.
• High-Level Pest Control: A mature pair and their future offspring provide the ultimate natural defense against scorpions, ticks, and grasshoppers over large acreages.

Logistics & Professional Handling

• Safe Delivery & Pickup: Because these are large, powerful adults, we take extra care in their handling. We offer specialized delivery within 100 miles of our ranch to ensure they arrive calm and ready for their new home.
• Transport Requirements: Professional crates are mandatory. These birds have significant wing power and weight; they must be transported in sturdy, well-ventilated poultry or livestock carriers.
• No Deposit Required: Like all our birds, we operate on a trust-based system. You only pay for the healthy, vigorous adults you receive at the time of pickup or delivery.