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  1. Harp Turkey Ranch

    Give me the dirt on turkeys

    Quote: A broad breasted would be for you in town or a heritage bird that has had its wings pinioned, Turkeys are really not a city bird, but anything is possiable. I would suggest a covered run that they can not get out of, but they are noiser then a chicken is and your neighbors would know...
  2. Harp Turkey Ranch

    Give me the dirt on turkeys

    Can I toss 'em in together, since it will be one Tom and 3 hens, or will that cause trouble? Yes you can put them all together. The hens will figure out there pecking order, you will get mixed turkeys at that point.
  3. Harp Turkey Ranch

    Give me the dirt on turkeys

    Yes you are correct on the feeding schedule for the Beltsville White, They were developed to produce a smaller broad breasted turkey, So with this you would want to feed them more like a commercial breed.Even the midget white is to be considered a broad breasted white just alot smaller.Very...
  4. Harp Turkey Ranch

    Give me the dirt on turkeys

    I checked out your website and noticed you didn't list that you fed them 28% feed their whole life on there? You'll find that I state they are fed a free choice feed that is non medicated & 100% vegetarian based. The Normal Consumer doesn't know the difference between 28% or 10%.Didn't ever...
  5. Harp Turkey Ranch

    Give me the dirt on turkeys

    Our Brs's get pretty good size in 8 months. Toms = 25-28 lbs Hens = 17-20 lbs. That is on free range with 28% their whole life and corn last 30 days as a finisher mixed in their daily food. We breed for the standards of the birds. We also breed for the weight gained in 8 months. A lot of...
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