Medicated or not medicated for poults? ... please help me guys

[jm93030]

I just order some turkey poults from Hoovers

What is the best way to star them?

should I use medicated feed?

Any other tip

thank you for sharing your knoledge

 

[myhubbycallsmechickeemama]

I started mine on nonmedicated Turkey - Gamebird starter. I think it had 26% protein. Are they going to be day olds? If so I suggest starting them with a chick to help show them the food and water. Turkeys aren't the sharpest tool in the shed but they are definitely lovable. Good luck with your new poults!!

 

[MissTurkey4]

The do not make a medicated food where I live. I don't think we need it where I live. I have never had a problem. Most people do not have a choice when it comes to turkey game bird starter (28%-30% protein). They either can only get medicated, or non medicated. Do you have both available?

 

[jm93030]

Yes I have both medicated and none


Also I dont know if I should have them vaccinated for Mareks Desease.


Should I?

 

[Denninmi]

Well, mine are getting non medicated, because they only medicated formula they sell at my feed store is 18% pullet or 20% broiler/fryer. Too low protein for turks. They are still in the brooder indoors, so I guess they probably won't get cocci.

 

[jm93030]

I use king feed I really like this feed

They recomend non medicated turkey started 28% protein for 6 weeks and after that switch to turkey grower 24% protein

 

[NYRIR]

I chose non medicated because we are going to be using them for meat as well as breeding. Mine are now 9 weeks old and are all very healthy.