Thanks Holm!
I have found that I really like the size of Bourbon reds but I also like the 'natural' ness of the brown turkeys I have. I have no idea what kind they are but they fend for themselves very well. I like that. I cannot believe how much the turkeys cost at hatcheries (like Mcmurray) I am too leary of getting ANY bird off of craigslist for fear of illnesses. I think next spring I will attempt to get turkey poults/eggs and or guinea keets/eggs. DH really wants guineas. I like the idea of letting the mama hens do the incubating and raising. Keep me in mind @duluthralphie next spring. I might take you up on some of your babies!
I have found that I really like the size of Bourbon reds but I also like the 'natural' ness of the brown turkeys I have. I have no idea what kind they are but they fend for themselves very well. I like that. I cannot believe how much the turkeys cost at hatcheries (like Mcmurray) I am too leary of getting ANY bird off of craigslist for fear of illnesses. I think next spring I will attempt to get turkey poults/eggs and or guinea keets/eggs. DH really wants guineas. I like the idea of letting the mama hens do the incubating and raising. Keep me in mind @duluthralphie next spring. I might take you up on some of your babies!