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    Hen to Tom Ratio?

    Second year at this Turkey raising racket. I have 13 Hens and One Tom. White beltsvilles. Had 25 in total and processed the rest. Probably should have kept another Tom but so far so good as I have 15 hatched so far. I hope nothing happens to Tom and he can keep up. I only am looking for a few...
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    First Annual Cinco de Mayo Turkey Hatchathon- Join us! Set Day: Easter

    I have white beltsville turkeys in Nova Scotia, Canada. Here is my question. Can I or is it advisable to take a warm egg from the hen and put them directly in the incubator or do they HAVE to set set in a cool place for a day or so then brought to room temp before placing in incubator. Have had...
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    hatching help

    Trying to hatch Turkey eggs (White Beltsville). Nova Scotia Canada, Have had some success. Is it necessary to set the newly laid egg in a cool area prior to putting it in the incubator. If I collect a warm egg from the hen can I put it directly in the incubator or does it have to be set in a...
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    hatching eggs

    Raising turleys here in Nova Scotia. Is it necessary to set the egg before you put it in the incubator? If the egg is warm from the hen can it go directly in to incubator or does it have to be cooled down to 60 deg for a day then warmed to room temp before incubation????? Any advice on your...
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