I'd beat the hell outta that bird too! That lady is crazy to put up with that. It's her yard! That turkey better be careful. One of the neighbors might snatch it's head off and have that sucker for Easter dinner! LMAO!! Easter Sunday is April 8th, just 4 weeks away!
Carla Livingston - 12 years ago
I'd slam that sucker! I'm normally not that type of person but self-defense is self-defense. I hope that lady comes to her senses and gets him. She doesn't need that thing screeching at her constantly and charging her when she goes to her car. No one should be afraid to go out of their house.
Gallipavo Jones - 12 years ago
Aw, leave him alone. Or better yet, post him outside the door of the Senate building and yell, "Sic 'em, Godzilla!" every time one of those sorry saps ventures out.
Bert - 12 years ago
Frank,
These are big, strong, heavy and aggressive birds. See my previous post. A neighbor had to beat our local tom off with a shovel. It could severely hurt anyone with its sharp claws and ability to leap off the ground to above head level.
I called the farmer who owned it. He gave it to another more isolated farm so as not to be responsible for the maiming of any of the children in our neighborhood.
I feel sorry for the farmer. Our little neighborhood was all woods and prairie about 8-10 years ago.
Barry - 12 years ago
Try using a water hose. Turkeys hate getting squirted with water. It takes time and persistence, but eventually the turkey will associate getting hosed with that property, and move on. The turkey does not get harmed, it just gets wet.
nunya - 12 years ago
Yep, I'm thinking fresh turkey is delicious! 3-wood to the head, then plan for a turkey dinner.
Scott - 12 years ago
Get a shotgun and blow its head off! Then breast him! Problem solved!
Frank DeBlasio - 12 years ago
Oh Please
It's only a bird. What could he possibly do to you?
Bert - 12 years ago
I have had exactly the same problem, but with a domestic tom from the farm adjacent to my property. He was very aggressive. I used "Dog Whisperer" tactics -- stand my ground with slow, deliberate, and calm moves towards the tom. He understood that I was contesting his claim for the territory. No wild , panicky or frantic moves. No yelling, but firm talk -- not that the tom understood the words, but he did understand the tone.
An umbrella did work well as protection and intimidation.
d*HIC*an - 12 years ago
I..HIC...'d.....
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It...HIC
LW - 12 years ago
If people caused the problem in the first place (by hand-feeding him), why do you think it's appropriate to kill him in retaliation? He's only acting as he was taught to act. Simply chase him off the property when he appears, with an open umbrella, as the article suggested. Problem solved. People make such a big deal out a such a small nuisance. Good grief. Have a little respect for ALL life.
Kevin - 12 years ago
Deep-fried turkey is delicious....just saying.
LIAC - 12 years ago
We had the same problem in Caledonia, WI last year. They ended up shooting it per the DNR. It caused quite a stir!
Munisinggirl19 - 12 years ago
I'd invite that bird to Thanksgiving Dinner!!!
Dave - 12 years ago
Wait til spring gobbler season opens and shoot it with a bow, then eat it...it will be the best turkey you have ever had. You will not want to buy one at the store anymore.
The Queen - 12 years ago
If the turkey continues to be a problem, then you must "invite" it to become your thanksgiving table center piece with all the trimmings, :):)
I'd beat the hell outta that bird too! That lady is crazy to put up with that. It's her yard! That turkey better be careful. One of the neighbors might snatch it's head off and have that sucker for Easter dinner! LMAO!! Easter Sunday is April 8th, just 4 weeks away!
I'd slam that sucker! I'm normally not that type of person but self-defense is self-defense. I hope that lady comes to her senses and gets him. She doesn't need that thing screeching at her constantly and charging her when she goes to her car. No one should be afraid to go out of their house.
Aw, leave him alone. Or better yet, post him outside the door of the Senate building and yell, "Sic 'em, Godzilla!" every time one of those sorry saps ventures out.
Frank,
These are big, strong, heavy and aggressive birds. See my previous post. A neighbor had to beat our local tom off with a shovel. It could severely hurt anyone with its sharp claws and ability to leap off the ground to above head level.
I called the farmer who owned it. He gave it to another more isolated farm so as not to be responsible for the maiming of any of the children in our neighborhood.
I feel sorry for the farmer. Our little neighborhood was all woods and prairie about 8-10 years ago.
Try using a water hose. Turkeys hate getting squirted with water. It takes time and persistence, but eventually the turkey will associate getting hosed with that property, and move on. The turkey does not get harmed, it just gets wet.
Yep, I'm thinking fresh turkey is delicious! 3-wood to the head, then plan for a turkey dinner.
Get a shotgun and blow its head off! Then breast him! Problem solved!
Oh Please
It's only a bird. What could he possibly do to you?
I have had exactly the same problem, but with a domestic tom from the farm adjacent to my property. He was very aggressive. I used "Dog Whisperer" tactics -- stand my ground with slow, deliberate, and calm moves towards the tom. He understood that I was contesting his claim for the territory. No wild , panicky or frantic moves. No yelling, but firm talk -- not that the tom understood the words, but he did understand the tone.
An umbrella did work well as protection and intimidation.
I..HIC...'d.....
dri...HIC...nk..
It...HIC
If people caused the problem in the first place (by hand-feeding him), why do you think it's appropriate to kill him in retaliation? He's only acting as he was taught to act. Simply chase him off the property when he appears, with an open umbrella, as the article suggested. Problem solved. People make such a big deal out a such a small nuisance. Good grief. Have a little respect for ALL life.
Deep-fried turkey is delicious....just saying.
We had the same problem in Caledonia, WI last year. They ended up shooting it per the DNR. It caused quite a stir!
I'd invite that bird to Thanksgiving Dinner!!!
Wait til spring gobbler season opens and shoot it with a bow, then eat it...it will be the best turkey you have ever had. You will not want to buy one at the store anymore.
If the turkey continues to be a problem, then you must "invite" it to become your thanksgiving table center piece with all the trimmings, :):)