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    Turkeys and Chickens

    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...
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    Rent a plucker London, UK

    Anyone in London or surrounding counties have a plucker they are willing to lend or rent for my turkeys?
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    When are Turkeys ready?

    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...
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    New to turkeys sleepy day olds. Advice please

    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...
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    Sex me!

    I’m guessing the slightly larger one is male as he tried to peck me when I went to take the picture. How about the others? I was gifted the chicks so I’m assuming all male.
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    Day old Turkey poults

    Hi please help, I’m getting some day old poults on Friday but I only managed to find turkey starter crumb at 21% and no coccidiostat. I have managed to order some to be delivered Tuesday from a different supplier at 26% protein and Coccidiostat will it be okay to switch when the feed arrives...
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    • coccidiostat day old chicks feed turkey poults
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    Guess that chick ?🐣

    A local was selling these cute chicks and I couldn’t resist. Can anyone help identify the breed?
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    Turkey poults bedding help needed

    Hi all I’m looking to buy some day old turkeys. The stable has been cleaned, the lamp, water and Turkey crumb ready. My question is what is the best bedding to use as I understand turkeys are more sensitive then chickens. Also any other hints and tips anyone can share?
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    Fertile or not?

    I’ve seen lots of posts about fertile eggs having a white circle on the yolk. What do we reckon to my turkey egg? I personally don’t think it looks fertile. Opinions please....
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    Help Quail chick hatched early can I open during lockdown?

    Hi all. Day 15 put eggs on lock down this morning and just checked this evening and a quail chick just hatched (not yet fluffy) looking a bit sleepy but only one other egg pipping. Humidity stable at 40% which is low so I turn on the mist maker every few hours to get it to 65%. My question can I...
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    HELP Humidity and airflow help needed before quail hatch

    Hi all I need to raise my humidity I’ve read all the posts and have baby jars with paper towel wicks in and hand towels and as many bowls as I can fit however still not reaching (only hitting 30% max) I have an in vent and exhaust vent with fans on both to increase air flow. I am concerned the...
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    DIY Fridge incubator advice

    Hi guys first time poster, long time reader. During lockdown I found an old fridge in my fathers barn and put a space heater in with a thermostat, turning it with a brick underneath each side every day and managed to hatch one chick, however a few eggs were fully formed but did not pip. I only...
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