A century of Turkey talk 2000-2100.

[R2elk]

R2 those were really good articles. Thanks. The calcium debate rages on here at BYC, but seldom does it include the two critical questions you eluded to: How much is too much? and How young is too young? Another issue is that all feeds are not created equal. I've seen layer mixes with up to 200 pounds of Oyster Shell per ton, which I believe is crazy.

Most commercial layer feed contains a maximum of 3.6% calcium which has not been shown to be harmful to adult male poultry.

There is no doubt that all feeds are not created equally which is why I tend to qualify my statements with a "quality" feed when making recommendations. There are a number of large commercial feed brands that do not fit my view of a quality feed. These particular brands of feed are made with the sole purpose of making the manufacturer a profit and they have no interest in the health of the purchaser's poultry.

Edited to correct calcium percentage that was entered due to "CRS".

 

[Molpet]

good articles.. thank you... puts my mind to ease for feeding chickens turkey grower LOL
Although I do have some cockerels fron july that have funny wings.. the pullets are fine

 

[Mama Runner]

I think it was on the rescue link. Here is one of Tom's wearing their coats.

 

[duluthralphie]

good articles.. thank you... puts my mind to ease for feeding chickens turkey grower LOL
Although I do have some cockerels fron july that have funny wings.. the pullets are fine

Are the "funny" wings angel wings or just over grown extra large feathers that look out of place? I have more of those than regular real angel wings. Some of the feathers (large ones) actually look upside down.

 

[Molpet]

Are the "funny" wings angel wings or just over grown extra large feathers that look out of place? I have more of those than regular real angel wings. Some of the feathers (large ones) actually look upside down.

over grown extra large feathers that look out of place

 

[duluthralphie]

over grown extra large feathers that look out of place
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That is a lot like what I have, I assumed from the excess protein....But others claim that will not do it.

 

[Molpet]

That is a lot like what I have, I assumed from the excess protein....But others claim that will not do it.

did n't have any before out of same breeding.. doesn't matter since the cockerels are for freezer camp
the Easter hatch didn't get turkey grower and Mother's Day didn't get it until the last month... these guys must have been at a critical time.. will see what the labor day hatch does... they had the turkey first month and now on a mix of turkey and chick grower... I had supplier issues

 

[rjohns39]

did n't have any before out of same breeding.. doesn't matter since the cockerels are for freezer camp
the Easter hatch didn't get turkey grower and Mother's Day didn't get it until the last month... these guys must have been at a critical time.. will see what the labor day hatch does... they had the turkey first month and now on a mix of turkey and chick grower... I had supplier issues

"supplier issues" Sorry, that phrase nailed it. My co-op bailed on me, no longer buying ingredients—yet felt no obligation to tell me. Been working with another mill since, trying to get it worked out. I have high hopes, but have no idea why feed is this hard

 

[feistychick]

Poor Big Bird is having a rough molt this year - she is a strictly hands-off bird right now. Hard to believe that a few weeks ago she was sitting next to me begging for chin scratches. It was weird, she blew half her feathers two days after her last egg.

Looking a little bit ragged...



Pretty sure she is part porcupine right now


I think this one was "get away from me with that camera - can't you see that I'm half-nekkid here"

 

[rjohns39]

Poor Big Bird is having a rough molt this year - she is a strictly hands-off bird right now. Hard to believe that a few weeks ago she was sitting next to me begging for chin scratches. It was weird, she blew half her feathers two days after her last egg.

Looking a little bit ragged...

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Pretty sure she is part porcupine right now
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I think this one was "get away from me with that camera - can't you see that I'm half-nekkid here"
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Poor girl, what are you doing embarrassing her so. All my Toms are looking really ragged and so are my year old dels and ILs.