- Jun 13, 2014
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Afternoon all,
I have recently started keeping chickens over the last few months and am really enjoying it so far and our chickens are doing well.(Uk Based) We have decided to get a couple of Turkeys to keep seperate to our chickens for next christmas (if I dont get attached) and I'd like to pick members brains before I jump in to be sure I've made the correct decision!
How big would a turkeys housing need to be? Would an 8ftx8ft shed be ok if I kitted it out with perches? How tall does the run need to be?
Do they need nest boxes? I've read mixed opinions...alot.
Could I keep 2 stags together or would they fight too much so females would be better?
What breed of Turkey is best for meat, and is there any difference between stag meat and female turkey meat?
Thats about it! This has probably been done to death somewhere but I can't find the thread, also with so many mixed opinions on various articles about the web I thought i'd ask some experts.
Many thanks in advance, Rich.
I have recently started keeping chickens over the last few months and am really enjoying it so far and our chickens are doing well.(Uk Based) We have decided to get a couple of Turkeys to keep seperate to our chickens for next christmas (if I dont get attached) and I'd like to pick members brains before I jump in to be sure I've made the correct decision!
How big would a turkeys housing need to be? Would an 8ftx8ft shed be ok if I kitted it out with perches? How tall does the run need to be?
Do they need nest boxes? I've read mixed opinions...alot.
Could I keep 2 stags together or would they fight too much so females would be better?
What breed of Turkey is best for meat, and is there any difference between stag meat and female turkey meat?
Thats about it! This has probably been done to death somewhere but I can't find the thread, also with so many mixed opinions on various articles about the web I thought i'd ask some experts.
Many thanks in advance, Rich.