Wild Turkey Hatching Eggs Eastern Wild Turkey Hatching Eggs The Eastern Wild Turkey is the most widely distributed wild turkey in North America. Our Eastern Wild Turkey Hatching Eggs come from proven breeding stock, offering you the opportunity to raise these magnificent birds with their iconic bronze plumage, fan-shaped tail, and distinctive beard. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, a heritage breed hobbyist, or looking to expand your flock with true native stock, these fertile hatching eggs are an excellent choice. Eastern Wild Turkeys are known for their hardiness, strong foraging instincts, and impressive physical characteristics. Weight 11–24 lbs Males range from 11-24 lbs. Females are smaller at 5.5-12 lbs. Feathers 5,000–6,000 Adult turkeys have 5,000 to 6,000 feathers with stunning iridescent coloring. Hatch Time ~28 Days Turkey eggs require steady incubation and proper conditions to hatch. Why Choose Eastern Wild Turkey Hatching Eggs? The Eastern Wild Turkey is the quintessential North American game bird. These birds represent pure wild genetics and offer a unique experience for breeders and hobbyists alike. Iconic Appearance Males feature a dark, fan-shaped tail, glossy bronze wings with iridescent shades of red, purple, green, copper, bronze, and gold. Their distinctive beard can average 9 inches in length. Native Heritage As the most widespread wild turkey subspecies in North America, Eastern Wild Turkeys carry the genetics of the original native species. Strong Foraging Instincts These birds are excellent foragers with strong natural instincts, making them ideal for free-range setups and heritage breeding programs. Impressive Size Adult males measure 39-49 inches in length with a wingspan of 49-57 inches. The record-sized Eastern Wild Turkey weighed 38 lbs! Breed Specifications Characteristic Male Female Weight 11–24 lbs 5.5–12 lbs Length 39–49 in 30–37 in Wingspan 49–57 in — Feather Count 5,000–6,000 5,000–6,000 Beard Yes (avg 9 in) Sometimes (10-20%) Plumage Bronze, iridescent Browns & grays, duller Tail Dark, fan-shaped Similar, smaller Incubating Eastern Wild Turkey Eggs Eastern Wild Turkey eggs typically take about 28 days to hatch. These eggs require careful incubation with consistent temperature and humidity for the best hatch rates. Stage Timing What Matters Set Eggs Day 1 Let shipped eggs settle 12-24 hours before placing in incubator. Development Days 1–25 Maintain 99.5°F, 50-55% humidity. Turn eggs 3-5 times daily. Lockdown Final 3 Days Stop turning, increase humidity to 65-70%, keep incubator closed. Hatch Around Day 28 Let poults dry completely before moving to brooder. Order & Shipping Information Product: Eastern Wild Turkey Hatching Eggs Breed: Eastern Wild Turkey (Native North American) Sexing: Hatching eggs cannot be sexed. Any poults that hatch will be straight run. Shipping Schedule: Orders ship approximately 1 week after purchase on the next available Tuesday or Wednesday. Availability: Limited quantities – order early! These are genuine Eastern Wild Turkey eggs from our heritage breeding program. Perfect for those looking to raise authentic wild turkeys with native genetics. Frequently Asked Questions Do turkeys lay eggs? Yes! Wild turkeys do lay eggs. Hens typically lay one egg per day during the breeding season, usually in clutches of 10-12 eggs. How often do wild turkeys lay eggs? Wild turkey hens lay eggs seasonally, typically in spring. They lay one egg per day until their clutch is complete, usually 10-12 eggs. How big are wild turkey eggs? Wild turkey eggs are larger than chicken eggs, typically measuring about 2 inches in length. They have a speckled off-white to buff coloration. How long do turkey eggs take to hatch? Eastern Wild Turkey eggs take approximately 28 days to hatch under proper incubation conditions with consistent temperature and humidity. When do wild turkeys lay eggs? Wild turkey hens typically lay eggs in spring, usually between March and May, depending on location and weather conditions.
