What does turkey hens feed their young?

Here's a breakdown of their diet:

* Insect protein: This is the primary source of nutrition for poults (baby turkeys). Turkey hens actively search for and provide their young with insects like:

* Grasshoppers

* Beetles

* Ants

* Caterpillars

* Vegetable matter: As poults grow, they start to consume more plant-based foods like:

* Seeds

* Greens

* Fruits

* Grains

The hen will also provide "crop milk" to her poults for the first few days after hatching. Crop milk is a nutrient-rich substance produced in the hen's crop and is crucial for the poults' growth and development.

Important note: Wild turkeys are omnivorous and will eat a wide variety of foods depending on their environment and the season. However, the core diet of young turkeys remains primarily insects and vegetable matter.