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    High Mortality rate.

    Last summer was much warmer. Seems the heat is a very big deal. Raising some now. Added the three chicken chicks of same age suggested. Turkeys are known to have a 5 percent death rate is what brochure said.
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    Turkey incapacitated and ate my chicken

    Turkey may have been trying to mate her and then saw a spot and pecked and pecked and then it turned into something more. Turkeys are not super aware of themselves. Turkeys get upset with change and stress. Maybe should leave turkey out of enclosure. They can do pretty well by self. Will fly to...
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    Turkey Depressed?

    Do you think she is waiting to be bred. Female animals approach males when the hormones hit. She will accept a chicken as a mate if are no Turkeys. Then she will mate with that one chicken, but nothing will be born.
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    Turkey trying to mate with humans?

    She is trying to attract a mate. Suggest buy a second full grown or partially grown tom. She will select a chicken rooster as possible mate. This works out okay if do not plan to breed her.
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    Bachelor coop/run??

    Female turkeys like to fly to roof of house and that is where they spend the night.
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    Pet turkey questions

    Turkeys die very easy when are chicks. Suggest you get five. Then will maybe have three left if lucky. Need 30 percent protein. Look for game bird feed 20 lbs for 20 to 30 dollars. Order a few chicks same age. Turkeys are slow. They need chicks to help them learn how to eat. Get two at least...
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    Can I give a baby turkey to my broody hen? Can they live together? How much space do they need?

    Can kill them. Just be aware. Many say do not mix different ages.
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    HELP! Turkey poults refuse to eat, can I force feed them?

    Have some red bourbons also. Try mixing crumble for chickens and turkeys. Try a mash. White rocks from yard in the water dish. They seem to peck. I have a light and have brought it closer to the box as the turkeys like it warmer than chicks. Would suggest you call tractor supply and talk to the...
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