Are turkeys good for a weekend farmer?

[jcbrownacu]

Hey all! I was wondering if turkeys were something I could raise at my ranch, but im only there on the weekends. If so, any tips or sites you can direct me towards. I can pen them, protect them, whatever is necessary in order to do it. Thanks!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Turkeys are more fragile than chicks as poults. Once they get bigger they're pretty rugged.

Here's a couple links for you.

http://www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com/2013/11/how-to-raise-turkeys.html

http://www.sandhillpreservation.com/catalog/turkeys.html

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-turkeys-what-do-i-need-to-know#post_11309891

 

[duluthralphie]

Hey all! I was wondering if turkeys were something I could raise at my ranch, but im only there on the weekends. If so, any tips or sites you can direct me towards. I can pen them, protect them, whatever is necessary in order to do it. Thanks!

My turkeys are very social creatures. When I come out the door they come running. When I do chores they walk alongside and behind me. If a person drives into the yard, they are there to greet them. I think, IMHO, if they did not have someone there daily they would not thrive.

As the other poster said, baby turkeys are fragile, but once they get to about 6 weeks, they are tough as nails.

 

[jcbrownacu]

I could raise them at home to be a few months old. I just don't think the neighbors in the city would appreciate the noise.

 

[duluthralphie]

I could raise them at home to be a few months old. I just don't think the neighbors in the city would appreciate the noise.

Turkeys and noise start at a couple months.... They are great to have around. I am just not sure how they would do all alone for 5 days at a time.

I have no idea what kind of animal regulations you have, but hens are pretty quiet and very luvable.

 

[jcbrownacu]

We have a nuisance law here. No regulations just once a neighbor complains then the city comes to inspect. Im only on a 1/6 acre lot though so I dont know if that is enough room?