Evaluation of two techniques for attaching radio transmitters to turkey poults

Jeff Bowman; Mark C. Wallace; Warren B. Ballard; John H. Brunjes IV; Michael S. Miller; James Marquette Hellman

doi:10.1648/0273-8570-73.3.276

Evaluation of two techniques for attaching radio transmitters to turkey poults

Jeff Bowman, Mark C. Wallace, Warren B. Ballard, John H. Brunjes IV, Michael S. Miller, James Marquette Hellman

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We conducted a pen study to evaluate two methods of attaching radio transmitters to Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) poults. Transmitters (1.8 g) were attached interscapularly to 2-d-old turkeys, either with glue or as implants. Attachment method had no detectable effect on the growth or survival of poults. Transmitter retention differed between the methods. Mean retention times were 27.6 d for glued backpacks and 30.5 d for interscapular implants. Ease of implementation and behavioral differences of birds immediately after application suggest that glued backpacks are preferred in situations where a retention time of 29 d is adequate.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	276-280
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Field Ornithology
Volume	73
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1648/0273-8570-73.3.276
State	Published - 2002

Keywords

Growth
Implant
Meleagris
Survival
Telemetry
Transmitter attachment
Wild Turkey

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