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When do turkeys start to lay eggs?

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According to North Carolina's agricultural department,

"Turkey breeders start to lay eggs for hatching at 32 weeks of age. They are artificially inseminated each week during their egg production period which is approximately 25-30 weeks."

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Yes, female turkeys lay eggs. Turkeys are considered a fowl, which is a bird, and all birds lay eggs.

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No, only females do.

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