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I have yet to let my turkeys out of their house and they are about 5 months old. At first they were too young, then it was I'm scared something will get them. I'm still scared something will get them, especially since I only have 4 turkeys. I've recently made a pen for them, but it's only 4 1/2'...

Quote: Most of my layers are dual purpose with the intention of processing excess males, but for stocking up the freezer, I want freedom rangers. I have right now 3 types of quail, 3 breeds of duck, chickens, and next month turkeys, next spring bobwhites and chukars, and possibly peafowl and...

Quote: You could always get the dual purpose chickens, that would cut down some!! I have right now 3 types of quail, 3 breeds of duck, chickens, and next month turkeys, next spring bobwhites and chukars, and possibly peafowl and geese as well!! So it can be done! I'm not addicted to chickens...

Quote: You can also sell live birds as pets. I get lots of inquiries about that. Raise a bunch more than you want to eat. Who would want a pet turkey??

That's one thing I worry about with getting turkeys. I am getting a pair of blue slates from a BYCer, and another slate hen from a different BYCer next month, and I kind of wonder about the 'fear factor!! I know my friend's dad had 3 toms that I'm not sure of the breeds, and they would try to...