They have a thermometer that I have watched like a hawk. Now that we are at week 3 they are at 80 degrees. They are inside in a "turkey tent" they are on a high protein Turkey feed obtained from our local feed store ( not tractor supply ) as far as I can tell I'm FINALLY in the clear. Now I'm...
I have gotten them to three weeks now they are eating medicated feed that has a high protein and regular water. I have just added grit to a side tray. At this point they seem fine but I started with 6. It seemed like every struggle meant death. We lost 4 in the first 3weeks.
I am just starting the homestead journey. We are little misfit homestead, a couple of friends banned together to make an adorable little 3 acre homestead. We have quail, chicken, rabbits and now turkey and ducks! It's quite the little adventure. Always looking for good advice in the self...
Bought 6 Narragansett poults and managed to keep 2 alive that are now 3 weeks old. Feathers are coming in and I noticed that one is very light in color. It is definitely a Narragansett as the woman I purchased from has a small farm and is very aware. But why is it so light? Also why, why is it...