A century of Turkey talk 2000-2100.

[Ravynscroft]

How about some of y'alls HOME MADE high protein feed mixes. Where I'm at 24% is tops. In the past I have used eggs,tuna ect in mixes to bump the protein band fat content

I mix in floating catfish/koi pellets... it contains fish meal, animal fat and is 32% protein... works great...

 

[rjohns39]

I mix in floating catfish/koi pellets... it contains fish meal, animal fat and is 32% protein... works great...

Just a note about fish products, you want to limit them to no more than 5% by volume. I have an excel tool that I got from fertrell that's pretty useful. PM me if you want a copy.

 

[rjohns39]

How about some of y'alls HOME MADE high protein feed mixes. Where I'm at 24% is tops. In the past I have used eggs,tuna ect in mixes to bump the protein band fat content

JR, If you don't have access to excel, this isn't a bad site for figuring out your ratios. http://homesteadapps.com/app/free/feedcalc/pearsonsquare.php

 

[memphis]

This is sad. Was in the front yard yesterday evening with the the girls. Neighbor brought her two visiting granddaughters over to meet the turkeys. The older one didn't want to touch them. The younger, maybe around 3, sort of a toddler was fascinated with Annie. But Annie never wants to be cuddled by someone she doesn't know. Poor Daisy, who loves kids, kept inserting herself between the kid & Annie. Kid would walk around Daisy & toddle after Annie. Daisy would follow the kid & repeatedly tried to get her attention. Poor Daisy. She wanted that kid & the kid could have cared less.

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

his foot def looks better, at least you have some experience in this! it could be callous, bumble or even a splinter
good luck and dont overdo it when processing!

Thanks! Processing went SO well! I was so fortunate to have a new friend and his father help. They are both Ukrainian, and had done this all the time, so they were happy to help. The whole process was quick and just like a production line. I didn't do any of the killing, but after watching them, I know it won't be a problem. 13 chickens in the fridge and 3 for my helpers!

 

[JRNash]

I really really really really really really really really ( a lot more reallys than I can type) HATE RAIN. I would move to a desert but I LIKE trees

 

[rjohns39]

I really really really really really really really really ( a lot more reallys than I can type) HATE RAIN. I would move to a desert but I LIKE trees

You still getting pounded? Looks like its leading edge is supposed to reach me this afternoon... You know, there's really no reason to share...

 

[rjohns39]

Bug eyed babies hatched today... Sorry about the duck Ralph...

 

[BantyChooks]

Bug eyed babies hatched today... Sorry about the duck Ralph...
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Adorable.

The duck is the best part.

 

[danielley101215]

My babies I love my turkeys so much! They are such sweet pets.