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Value of 4 month old Turkey?

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8/4/12 at 2:41pm
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A neighbor let his dogs loose and they got my turkey, and up to three hens (we'll have to see who comes home).  I'll value the 1 year old hens at $30 each, which I think is reasonable, but I have no idea what value to put on the turkey.

 

Crappy day here.  I think I'm watching my little silkie hen, that I pulled out of a dogs mouth, die before my eyes. :(  Even her baby's not cheeping.  Just sitting quietly with mom.

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post #2 of 3
8/4/12 at 4:33pm
Sorry for your losses (all dogs here are `road kill').

Heritage variety jakes and jennies (under 1 yr.): $40-$60 for males, $60-$80 for females (just local asks - Royals/Bourbons/Sweetgrass sometimes go for more 6 months to a year - though 4 months is close enough for the purpose of recompense). Check with some breeders in your area and total up feed/bedding/etc. costs as well - receipts are helpful.

Take care
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8/4/12 at 10:28pm
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Thanks.  That helps, and gives me a place to start.

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