Well after several weeks of trying to figure out what breed of turkey we wanted ( my son and I), how many we wanted, did we want eggs or poults, we finally decided on BBB poults. If all goes well, I want to try some heritage turkeys next year. I didn't know a thing about raising cornish X so I guess I can learn how to raise BBB. My first year I raised 100 cornish x with only 3 losses and last year I raised 50 with only one loss....I stepped on it. Nearly killed me. I also got a hankering (if that is a word) to raise layers last year. After much protest from the husband (I refuse to use DH in this instance) he finally gave in. I was going to get them any way, I just wanted his approval if possible. Now he practically has taken them over and wants to tell me how to do it
! Our oldest son (25) raises quail and pigs. Our youngest son (24) eats all of it but wants nothing to do with the raising or killing. I hope our adventure with turkeys is as rewarding as the chickens, but not as addictive. I'm up to 20 layers.