- May 29, 2014
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My 2 teenage kids and I are newbies to raising and taking care of barnyard fowl. We started with 3 turkeys May 3rd with the plan of raising them to eat at thanksgiving and Christmas. But now we are so attached I doubt we will be eating themail unless they become aggressive. They talk to us and come sit in our laps to be loved on. We noticed last night that 2 of the turkeys were strutting around all puffed up and their wings dropped. We are assuming this means they are Tom's.
On Monday we purchased 3 Delaware chicks and 3 Barred Rock chicks along with a goose.
We have been told that geese would be good at taking care of our tick problem and would stay at home unlock guinea hens who like to roam.
We have a pen set up, with a small coop, but I am hoping I can let them out to roam the yard. The turkeys and the goose should be big enough to stand up to our dogs. I picked the chicks for their size, egg laying, and personality.
On Monday we purchased 3 Delaware chicks and 3 Barred Rock chicks along with a goose.
We have been told that geese would be good at taking care of our tick problem and would stay at home unlock guinea hens who like to roam.
We have a pen set up, with a small coop, but I am hoping I can let them out to roam the yard. The turkeys and the goose should be big enough to stand up to our dogs. I picked the chicks for their size, egg laying, and personality.
and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your new flock! Be sure to check out the Other Poultry forum for the Geese and Turkey boards 
