Getting a couple baby turkeys

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Dmcgee

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Ive had chickens for over 4 years now. Ill be getting a couple baby 1 week old turkeys tomorrow. I don't know much about turkeys. Do they use the same temperature system as baby chickens do? Reduce 5 degrees every week? Can some one lead me to the right place to read about baby turkeys? Thank you.
 
Hiya, and welcome to BYC! :frow

I do not raise turkeys but many here do so someone should come along shortly.

Otherwise, Turkeys have their own forum too where you can ask questions.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/turkeys.20/


In our Learning Center, there are a ton of Turkey articles that may be helpful too! https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/turkeys.33/

In one of those articles, I found this.

"Turkey poults are very sensitive to cold. Check the brooder at least 24 hours before the poults arrive and adjust to 95 to 98 degrees F at two to three inches above the litter surface for the first two weeks. Decrease temperature ±5 degrees F each week after, until it reaches 70 degrees F, and maintain this temperature until extra heat is no longer needed (usually at around 6 to 8 weeks of age). Make sure the heat source is placed so the poults can decide where they are comfortable, i.e. have a warm space and a cooler space available in the brooder for them."
 
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