New feathered-baby momma here, South Carolina!

[cfrd925]

Good morning BYC friends! We welcomed our first feather-baby on Thursday 4/30 when my husband swerved to miss a baby wild turkey (1 day old, brand new, no family in sight and cars/cats all around.) He brought it(her?) home and we built a brooder, purchased many supplies at Tractor Supply, and fell in love. Then the very next day, I wake up to my husband bringing home 4 little baby chicks (also from Tractor Supply) after having read an article that these guys are social creatures and likely will "do better" in a group. Of course now we have a baby turkey that is younger than these baby chickens, but way bigger. It's cute. They aren't fighting much over food at the moment. But it's still early. I have food questions but will be searching as many existing threads as I can first, to avoid making helpers repeat themselves. I am happy to be here!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[GoldpartridgeHen]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Hello and welcome to BYC! I have no experience raising turkeys so I will leave that to our many turkey experts. Best of luck with your wee flock.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Chat with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).

Make yourself at home and enjoy the forums.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

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

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Look for a game bird, water fowl or turkey starter for your poult. something at around 24% protein the chicks will be fine with it. I often use 1 week old chicks to mentor my day old turkeys.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard Chickens, you are very welcome here