Feeding the birds

[Tom Flanigan]

I got a late start on the sorghum planting this year due to the cold spring temperatures and heavy rains. I plant the sorghum for the pheasants and turkeys because it provides great cover and food for them. I plant a series of rows about 20 feet wide. I’m hoping to have about 60 acres completed by this weekend.

The pheasants got through last winter in great shape. We should have an excellent number of chicks to add to the population. The turkey population is up again this year and I had no problem taking my two gobblers this spring. I adopted one nesting hen and put out grain for her every day. She got used to my presence and let me get close to her. She gets a lifetime pass and I'll be careful not to shoot her this fall. I’ll make sure by only shooting yearling birds.