How long do your turkeys live?

[E4TA]

I picked up Tonto over 10 years ago. He was full grown when I got him. He is still healthy and going strong....free range in my yard. He's a bourbon red.

 

[sashacat]

So how long are those good old toms good breeders? Frank (RP) is only a year and a half and we plan to keep him for a while, but just wondering when to switch to a new daddy.

 

[Luvmyturkeygirl]

What do you feed Floyd and how much I have been having a hard time getting a proper amount so that my Tom doesn't gain too much

 

[poetswings]

Floyd here just turned 6 years old this month and he is starting to show his age.  He's a good old boy and I hate the thought of losing him./img/smilies/sad.png




At the risk of sounding like a complete dummy.... what's the average lifespan of a free range, well fed, well adjusted RP turkey?

Hi Floyd.. you're a beautiful tom.

 

[pooders poultry]

They can live over 15 yrs, I have toms and hens that are 15+ yrs old. My birds are very tame, sweet and very very spoiled. Good luck