I don't feed layer to any of my poultry. They are all feed an All Flock or a non medicated grower with oyster shells offered in a separate bowl. So it's easier if everyone eats the same feed so you don't need to worry about non laying birds getting too much calcium from the layer.
I enjoy the strutting toms too. I would enjoy Todd while you have him, keeping him slightly under weight and exercised can extend their lives, but broad breasted often have heart attacks from their increased weight.
I keep a large rubber pan filled with water during the warmer months which my turkeys will stand in to cool off, so Todd is probably hot. I would keep the pan full so he doesn't overheat. I water mine with buckets, so I don't know about getting them to use the nipples.
I enjoy the strutting toms too. I would enjoy Todd while you have him, keeping him slightly under weight and exercised can extend their lives, but broad breasted often have heart attacks from their increased weight.
I keep a large rubber pan filled with water during the warmer months which my turkeys will stand in to cool off, so Todd is probably hot. I would keep the pan full so he doesn't overheat. I water mine with buckets, so I don't know about getting them to use the nipples.
