Hi all, been posting for a while didn’t realise we had a UK group, I’m so happy. I’m based in the south east. London/Essex/Herts not the most pc post. However was hoping someone has a Turkey plucker they could lend or rent me I will pick up and drop off. Thanks in advance.
My Turkeys have outgrown the barn they’re in I have an attached big chicken Pen which has had chickens in recently. Can I open the barn and let them have both spaces for extra room ? I have read never to mix turkeys where chickens have been however they are well over the 8week hurdle now. Thanks...
They are Bronze “Plumpy” Turkeys from the hatchery please see attached for weights at age. Ha no basement they were in my barn when I took the picture.
Any tips on harvesting or just Old school how Grandma use to it?
So I ordered 10 turkey chicks (they gave me 12 and all have survived) from the hatchery during lockdown. I thought it would be a fun project for Christmas. Of course it was a bit early and they are currently 12 weeks And should be at 4kg oven ready so will be huge For Christmas.
My question is I...
I’ve managed to source some 25% protein turkey starter crumb which contains Coccidiostat. However my poults are now a week old and have been on 21% of a different brand. Shall I gradually make the switch will it affect them in anyway?
Hi all turkey keepers,
Just bought my first turkey poults. I’ve always had chickens. Put them in a new clean brooder and showed them where the water and food is by dipping beaks in (as seen on YouTube). I’ve come to check on them this evening and they’re all look worryingly sleepy under the...