They survive mainly on their fat reserves at this time. Breeding A turkeys hormones are triggered by daylight times. Most generally in March but range from Feb to May depend on range and elevation. The dominant male will push out younger toms and take over the harem of females. Gobbling establishes territory.
Toms show dominance by strutting and swelling their chest and feathers out.
Toms will fight by pecking and spur slashing each other. Hens lay one egg a day for about 12 days. Hens can lay a 2nd or 3rd clutch of eggs if their nest is destroyed by predators. Incubation period is 28 days, hatchlings can see and move well on their own. Over 2 dozen distinct calls have been identified.