Feeding schedule for Bourbon Reds

[boxermom]

I have 6 BR poults that are 9 wks old. They have been on 28% game bird starter and still have a bag and a half to go before I need to order more feed. They are in the barn w/ my 10 1/2 wk old chicks. All are doing fine together. Also some free range time everyday if possible. The poults probably eat as much chick developer as they do game bird feed now. (They were seperated from the chicks until they were 7 wks old) What do I need to feed them next? We plan to keep 3 and eat 3.

 

[Harp Turkey Ranch]

For the ones you are keeping yopu can switch them down to what ever you feeding your chicks/chickens. 18/22%

The ones you are going to eat you will want to keep them on the high protien feed 24-30% till you slaughter them.

 

[boxermom]

Thanks. Can the turkeys eat layer feed when I switch?

 

[Harp Turkey Ranch]

Thanks. Can the turkeys eat layer feed when I switch?

Yes only when they are breeding, but it is not good for a growing turkey, it has too much calcium in it for a growing bird.​