In need of help

[Sybilmeness]

I’m extremely new to raising poults. My husband actually bought 34 ...4 day old Narragansett turkeys. He did this not knowing the first thing about them. His plan was to try and have them live on some land we have. I’m quickly learning that it’s not easy to raise them. He works 7 days a week...so.. this falls back on me. I have absolutely no clue what I’m doing. I’m literally like a goose in the fog. Today one made its way out of the tank. I was not actually shocked...I’ve been telling my husband that it was coming. I went to our local tractor supply store and purchased some wire to cover the tops. I feel like I’m falling at this. I’m frustrated to say the least. We did lose 4 so far. And it crushed me. I know that it’s part of it but... It’s still sad to me. Does anyone have a tips to would be helpful at this point?
I’ve been reading things about raising them but...of course I’m not sure.
Any help I’ll be gratefully appreciated.

 

[Friendly_Lurker]

I'm sorry, I don't know much about turkeys. Maybe @casportpony or @sourland can help you.

 

[crowzzz]

I’m extremely new to raising poults. My husband actually bought 34 ...4 day old Narragansett turkeys. He did this not knowing the first thing about them. His plan was to try and have them live on some land we have. I’m quickly learning that it’s not easy to raise them. He works 7 days a week...so.. this falls back on me. I have absolutely no clue what I’m doing. I’m literally like a goose in the fog. Today one made its way out of the tank. I was not actually shocked...I’ve been telling my husband that it was coming. I went to our local tractor supply store and purchased some wire to cover the tops. I feel like I’m falling at this. I’m frustrated to say the least. We did lose 4 so far. And it crushed me. I know that it’s part of it but... It’s still sad to me. Does anyone have a tips to would be helpful at this point?
I’ve been reading things about raising them but...of course I’m not sure.
Any help I’ll be gratefully appreciated.

 

[crowzzz]

I found this on Google, you might already have seen it, but it has some info. https://www.organicauthority.com/li...ragansett-heritage-turkeys-on-a-farm-in-maine

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Best Wishes & Be Well!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
This is a rotten situation you are in. I've never raised poults. Please visit the turkey forum. The folks there can help you.
Good luck. I hope you don't lose any more.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. They need a bigger brooder - now, and a large coop soon. Having them 'live on the land' without a protective coop and pen will result in all of them being killed. Good luck - you have my sympathy.

 

[N F C]

Here's a link to the Turkey forum where you can ask questions:
Turkeys

And here are the Learning Center articles with a lot of information:
turkeys.33

Best of luck!

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! I'm sorry but I've never raised turkeys, so I can't really offer any advice. I hope someone in the turkey forum can give you some help and encouragement. Good luck!