Do tom turkeys help raise the young? Turkey & Turkey Hunting Staff | April 26, 2019 | Comments: 0 All hen turkeys are single moms. Photo: Gettyimages.com Nope. Male wild turkeys provide no parental care. Newly hatched chicks follow the hen, who feeds them for a few days until they learn to find food on their own. Related PostsHow many young do wild turkeys have?In the News: Turkeys Gone WildHow long has the wild turkey been around?