This is one of the most useful replies ive gotten back so far, although I appreciate any and all feedback and advice. I love the electrified chickens, and am making note of this so that I can buy some myself! Ive never heard of that, but alas am not surprised they exist. The areas I am looking at vary from virtually "predatorless" to a much higher level , but im going to treat each as high due to that unknown factor. Was also thinking electrified fences? I know that will be $$$ on a larger piece of land, will likely be the exterior portion of the 5 acre free range block. Im going to rely on my handy alert dog to notify me of issues during the time and days that I am at home (which will be most of the time). She barks at everything, might as well make use of her as I can.
and for turkeys- yes, I acknowledge they are a whole other beast. I got some good advice in this thread as to a book on them specifically, so ill be investing some time into that. I may handle the birds in separate areas if the turkeys display little to no interest in roaming around and truly optimizing the foraging potential.....
hmmm what else?? theyres so much!!
It was supposed to be electrified chickens but to wildlife there is not much difference.