Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

As far as I know no one around here has turkeys. Not even wild ones are in our woods. How would I go about finding out about blackhead?
https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/Wildlife-RelatedDiseases/Pages/Blackhead.aspx

Don't intrude, but this might help..
I raised turkeys with chickens, actually had my broody raise them...they were good till they got huge, then I separated them...they got a bit too crazy for the girls...it was fun though, they have tons of personality...made it a heavier time for me when processing, but you do what you have to do:(
 
So what do we get when we cross our 6 lb silver pencil rock hens with our 12 lb white rock roosters???

9 lb monster broodies who have taken to raising babies like it was in their genes! :lau

They all sat in separate boxes, but as soon as they were put into the same area after they had their chicks they followed in their mama's footsteps and opted to co-brood the chicks. Guess we should be happy they waited till 8 months to brood instead of 6 months like their moms tended to, lol.
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In other news... we had a buff orpington chick who just wasn't growing good in the coop. The broody finally cut them loose at 8 or 9 weeks so we brought in the little one and 2 buddies to keep it company. Of course Mindy has been claimed as favored nurse maid. If she lays down to soak up the sun they are quick to follow....
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All 3 were on her back before that 2nd pic, but one hopped off when I was grabbing the camera. Will have to keep it more handy while they are in here.
 

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