wilderbirds
In the Brooder
- Aug 26, 2023
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Hello there,
Im starting a bird sanctuary and wanting to start with domestic turkeys (they are so unexpectedly cute aren't they?)...and I was thinking of helping keep the sanctuary funded with a u-pick orchard; maybe apple trees or seasonal pumpkins/melons. I was thinking 5 acres and max 20 turkeys. Is that a good ratio to keep the grounds clean and fresh feeling? Will they poop on the melons/pumpkins or take fruit growing from the trees or will they try roosting in the trees? Ideally they will not bother with anything eat what I give them besides the dropped apples and insects. What do you think? I've never raised turkeys or fruit trees but I am feeling ambitious.
Im starting a bird sanctuary and wanting to start with domestic turkeys (they are so unexpectedly cute aren't they?)...and I was thinking of helping keep the sanctuary funded with a u-pick orchard; maybe apple trees or seasonal pumpkins/melons. I was thinking 5 acres and max 20 turkeys. Is that a good ratio to keep the grounds clean and fresh feeling? Will they poop on the melons/pumpkins or take fruit growing from the trees or will they try roosting in the trees? Ideally they will not bother with anything eat what I give them besides the dropped apples and insects. What do you think? I've never raised turkeys or fruit trees but I am feeling ambitious.