Aggressive turkeys have reportedly been “following” and “intimidating” Dedham residents, in line with police who posted security suggestions as turkey breeding season ramps up this spring.
Breeding season is from March to May, resulting in a bounce in turkey exercise across the area and incidents involving people.
“Animal Control has received a few reports of turkeys, ‘following’ and ‘intimidating’ residents — as well as a USPS letter carrier,” Dedham Police wrote on Facebook on Tuesday.
“The increase in activity is due to male turkeys establishing dominance amongst their (male) peers; the increase in intimidation and aggression towards humans is due to turkeys having become habituated around humans — because humans are feeding them — whether intentionally or unintentionally,” police added.
The police division’s prime tip for curbing their aggressive conduct is for individuals to cease feeding the turkeys. This will assist hold turkeys farther away from residences and parking tons.
Turkeys which might be taking a look at their reflections on the perimeters of vehicles and home windows might imagine they’re seeing different turkeys.
“This may be the contributing factor to reports of turkey ‘attacks’ on cars (often with humans inside of them, or humans trying to exit),” Dedham Police wrote.
Like with different wildlife, some efficient deterrents embrace loud noises, vibrant lights, and hoses. Police additionally famous that canine in yards could uninvite turkeys, together with property “scarecrows” (pinwheels, synthetic garden animals, Mylar tape).
Source: www.bostonherald.com”