A century of Turkey talk 2000-2100.

[MontainBourbons]

I just switched my turkey's from 18% to 22%. 22% is the highest within 2 hours from where I live. I also gave them some hard boiled egg for extra protein. I didn't notice chicken starter was so much different from turkey.

 

[Bantambird]

Bantambird, If you see anyone with Gulfspan on their truck or hats,tell them hello and your one of Nash's chicken friends!!! they should start appearing by monday

Oh! Your guys are doing the turnaround on the plant here? That's cool! My normal, non bird job is delivery in the regional hospital. I'm in supply chain. Still, if you show up, make sure you go to the Burger Dive. Best burger place ever. They have trophies to prove it! We have tons of breweries here.

 

[memphis]

The egg is a good idea MountainBourbons. Good luck

 

[feedman77]

Not sure where you get feed from but if they deal in purina they should be able to order higher protein feed. You might have to wait for a shipment so the freight doesn't eat you alive. but most places will add to their order if they can.

Tsc around me is the only farm store that carries high protein gamebird. I have to get my 28 thru a local elevator but they cannot get any higher thru thier distributor.
So you may check any elevator around you that may sell feed.

I'm sorry but when i think of farming in idaho only potatoes and beets come to mind not sure if you would need an elevator for those.may be worth a shot

 

[duluthralphie]

Not sure where you get feed from but if they deal in purina they should be able to order higher protein feed. You might have to wait for a shipment so the freight doesn't eat you alive. but most places will add to their order if they can.

Tsc around me is the only farm store that carries high protein gamebird. I have to get my 28 thru a local elevator but they cannot get any higher thru thier distributor.
So you may check any elevator around you that may sell feed.

I'm sorry but when i think of farming in idaho only potatoes and beets come to mind not sure if you would need an elevator for those.may be worth a shot

The feed mill orders in 28% just for me. They found others want it since I first ordered it.

Of Course, I buy 5 bags at a time.....

 

[feedman77]

some other protein jumpers are.

fish meal, soybean meal, cat food, and floating fish food.

cat food and fish food are at least 32 percent protein. If i use those for small birds i keep an old blender around to break up the pellets to a finer particle. and mix some with what feed i am feeding for a quick short term boost

 

[feedman77]

The feed mill orders in 28% just for me. They found others want it since I first ordered it.

Of Course, I buy 5 bags at a time.....

ralphie you trendsetter you.

People saw your birds and how well they do. wanted to follow in your footsteps.

 

[MontainBourbons]

some other protein jumpers are.

fish meal, soybean meal, cat food, and floating fish food.

cat food and fish food are at least 32 percent protein. If i use those for small birds i keep an old blender around to break up the pellets to a finer particle. and mix some with what feed i am feeding for a quick short term boost

Is really cheap cat food OK? Also I live in a small town of 3000. I bet that there are only 3-4 people with turkeys here. Most likely I am the biggest breeder in the whole town with my 60 birds.

 

[memphis]

With 60 birds I would think the feed folks would order what you want.

 

[feedman77]

i would say yes. most of the time the main protein ingredient is fish meal with a lot of fat added. kitten or cat with kitten formulas are the best.