26 hens, 2 roosters, 4 ducks, a goose and a turkey

[Anke]

Love my birds and all the fresh eggs and fun my kids and I have with them.
I just really hope ,our white male turkey will be able to live for a long time since those are breed for meat and I definetly do not plan on eating one of our pets!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Maybe the secret to longevity is not letting him get overly plump and seeing that he gets exercise.

I know breeders have to be keeping some males for breeding purposes. If you go to "Other backyard poultry" forum you can find threads on turkeys, etc. I would think the turkey people could tell you what to do, so he has a long, happy life.

I have heard turkeys can be quite friendly and follow their people around like a dog. I hope he discovers the turkey fountain of youth. Why not? Glad you joined us at BYC.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC! That's quite a flock you own. What kind of hens do you have?

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

You might want to stop by the Turkey section for more help in raising your wonderful boy...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/20/turkeys

Enjoy your flocks and welcome to ours!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your turkey, hope he has a long happy life!

 

[gander007]