Can I house 2 turkeys and 1 pot belly pig together for the winter?

[farmgirlmelly]

Hello,

Just wondering if it is OK to house turkeys with a pig for the winter? they would have a perch and we use straw bedding. They would be staying in a horse stall.

Thanks!

Melissa

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Pigs have been known to kill and eat poultry, so maybe it's fine and maybe it isn't.

 

[farmgirlmelly]

Pigs have been known to kill and eat poultry, so maybe it's fine and maybe it isn't.

I’m not too worried about the pig killing the turkeys ... they are full grown and can fly. I was more concerned if there were any known parasites or diseases that can be passed between them.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I’m not too worried about the pig killing the turkeys ... they are full grown and can fly. I was more concerned if there were any known parasites or diseases that can be passed between them.

I don't believe so. That way they should be fine.

 

[farmgirlmelly]

I don't believe so. That way they should be fine.

Great! Thank you

 

[EggWalrus]

You might have to worry about the turkeys trying to eat the pig!

 

[R2elk]

Hello,

Just wondering if it is OK to house turkeys with a pig for the winter? they would have a perch and we use straw bedding. They would be staying in a horse stall.

Thanks!

Melissa

A horse stall is not sufficient room for 2 turkeys let alone sticking a pig in there with them. @oldhenlikesdogs is correct that a pig can kill and eat a turkey whether or not you think so. All the pig has to do is corner the turkey and start eating.

 

[Crazydoglady99]

Pigs eat turkeys I did not know this!

 

[Birdinhand]

I've seen some pretty interesting combinations. it really comes down to personalities. if they love on each other or at least tolerate each other, then lots of things are possible. I've seen coops with turkeys, chickens, ducks and a a large tortoise. pot belly pigs are often more mellow. there is a risk, but it could work, IMHO.

 

[R2elk]

Pigs eat turkeys I did not know this!

My brother's pigs caught and ate his geese.