Hi. We've raised Bourbon Reds for a couple years now in a rotational pasture system. 15 the the first year, 30 last year, and now about 50. All of our animals move in different paddocks to new ground every 3-5 days. We've had ok results using Primer One Poultry Netting, but also have lost a...
So I posted this a few days ago in the turkey forum and it was recommended that I try for answers here too.
Yesterday morning one of our 8 5month old bourbon red turks was nearly dead and another tom was pecking its head and feathers badly. I culled it but had to bag it and put in fridge til...
Yesterday morning one of our 8 5month old bourbon red turks was nearly dead and another tom was pecking its head and feathers badly. I culled it but had to bag it and put in fridge til today when I did autopsy. Its head was really dark and I feared blackhead, but the liver had no spots or...
Hello. This is our first year raising turkeys. We have 8 bourbon reds that are around 4 months old. I was hoping to keep a breeding flock, but it seems we have 7 jakes and 1 hen. I'd still like to keep the hen and a tom. My question is should I separate them now or can I leave them all...