How much feed?

[petrleva]

HOw much feed will a heritage breed turkey consume per day? Per 28 week lifetime?

 

[ivan3]

Good reference, overall (down to grit size by age): http://www.albc-usa.org/downloads.html
Though the info., in Chap.4,, on pg 29, is specific to `pastured' turks, it will get you in the ballpark.

To drill down - Nutrient Requirements of Poultry 9th ed. (available to read online): http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=2114&page=R1

The appendices & bib are available for download, here: http://www.lamolina.edu.pe/zootecnia/biblioteca2012/NRC Poultry 1994[1].pdf
(big file).