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While flax has a decent amount of protein (approximately 20%) it also has a very high fat content (around 40%). Because of the high fat content, I would not feed flax to my turkeys. http://flaxcouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/FlxPrmr_4ed_Chpt1.pdf Meal worms should be considered a...

I would not recommend feeding worms. If you are in an area that has Blackhead, worms can be a carrier. Be careful that you don't feed birdseed or sunflower seeds at a rate of more than 10% of their diet. Birdseed and sunflower seeds are too low in protein and too high in fat and should only...

It is very possible that you have extra calcium in your soil which could make the layer feed affect your roosters. At this time there are no scientific studies that show any harmful effect on roosters from the small amount of calcium in layer feed. This statement was posted by @ozexpat on his...

A simple experiment will very easily disprove your belief that there is no difference between using chick starter and turkey or gamebird starter. Set up 2 separate brooders and put the same age poults in the 2 brooders. Feed the poults in one brooder chick starter and feed the poults in the...

For adult turkeys, regular chicken layer food is fine. For newly hatched poults 28% to 30% protein turkey or gamebird starter is what they need. Will they survive on chick starter, yes but they will not develop properly and it will affect them during their whole life. The first 2 weeks is...