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Integrating Turkeys, Laying Hens and a Rooster?
It looks like we would be raising them seperately until they are old enough to eat Grower ration at least ... at which time they can be on solid ground, as far as I know. We are in Ontario, Canada ... I've never heard of 'blackhead,' but am going to research and see whether it's a threat to our... -
Beak Trimming? (Not sure if this is the right forum?!)
Interesting!! Our 9 month old laying hens came from the hatchery with their beak trims, so I thought it was commonplace ... but apparently not! I will leave Chicklets beak intact ... They have lots of room; right now 32 square feet to seven chickens, plus an outdoor run .. so they have lots...- barnslave
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Beak Trimming? (Not sure if this is the right forum?!)
Sorry if this is the wrong forum ... I couldn't figure out what one this fit into best!! My coming 1 year old Rhode Island Red rooster has never had his beak trimmed. We bought him and 11 others as day olds. At a month or two old, the 11 others got eaten by a racoon This one little guy...- barnslave
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Integrating Turkeys, Laying Hens and a Rooster?
Hi there! I'm new to here, so please bear with me!! We currently have six Red Sex-Link laying hens, as well as one Rhode Island Red Rooster We are looking at expanding our flock to include 3 meat Turkeys; Thanksgiving, Christmas and Oops! The laying hens and rooster are currently...