Turkey prevention - Ask Extension
How do i keep turkeys from digging in my pots and planters?
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Turkey prevention #926806
Asked March 26, 2026, 11:49 AM EDT
How do i keep turkeys from digging in my pots and planters?
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
Wild turkeys can be very hard on any garden, flat or potted.
Netting is the best method to prevent access to sensitive areas by wild turkeys. To be effective, nets must cover stop access from all accessible sides, thereby making exclusion quite expensive and cumbersome to use. Use bird spikes or other ledge exclusion products to prevent turkeys from roosting in unwanted locations.
Netting is the best method to prevent access to sensitive areas by wild turkeys. To be effective, nets must cover stop access from all accessible sides, thereby making exclusion quite expensive and cumbersome to use. Use bird spikes or other ledge exclusion products to prevent turkeys from roosting in unwanted locations.
