can my turkey hen Set on Chicken eggs?

[IrishBoy]

was just wondering , want baby chicks, not turkey babies and she has began to gather a clutch, was thinking of swapping the turkey eggs for chicken eggs . that would be a lot of eggs

 

[KOTurkeyRanch]

a broody turkey hen will sit on chicken eggs

 

[IrishBoy]

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will the eggs be ok under her?

 

[horsejody]

Would the size and weight of the turkey be a possible crushing hazard for the smaller size eggs and chicks?

 

[IrishBoy]

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don't worry mum came in and said both turks will be killed on friday .... i am not impressed

 

[KOTurkeyRanch]

Depends. Is it a heritage breed or BB? BB would probably but i dont think a heritage would. Make sure they have enough calcium so they eggs are hard.