Turkey bulding the nest and giving birth to many eggs.
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Images. A backyard chicken lays about 300 eggs per year compared to a turkey hen that lays about 100 eggs per year. The hen will only leave for a short period to feed and may remain on the nest for several consecutive days.
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On the average, turkeys start laying at the age of 7 months. Hens will often abandon a nest if disturbed during incubation. The rest of her time will be spent elsewhere feeding and roosting.
How many eggs do hens lay?
On 4/23 i found 3 different turkey nests each had 6 eggs, the hens will likely lay a few more before sitting. The average turkey egg is 50 percent larger than a chicken egg, but contains nearly twice as many calories and grams. Female turkeys lay eggs much less frequently; Production of eggs drops as the turkey ages.
