Raising a 100 lb turkey.

[WhiteAfrican923]

Hi everyone does anyone have tips on how to raise a 100 lb turkey? I want to raise the bird over a years time. Any information would help.

 

[GitaBooks]

I'm sorry to say, I don't think that can be done. Turkeys that weigh too much usually suffer from leg problems and die early. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Best of luck!

 

[WhiteAfrican923]

What kind of feed regimen would you suggest to get him to that point?

 

[GitaBooks]

For healthy, strong legs don't over-feed them. Feed during the day and take food away during the night. Keep the food high in protein and feed plenty of it. Turkey grower or grower/finisher will help raise him like that.

However, I think the largest turkey ever was 86 lbs, so I'm not sure they can reach 100 lbs.

 

[WhiteAfrican923]

There was one person posted on here that rescued a giant turkey and she slimmed him down to 82 lbs. I think it is possible but you never know. I will post pics if I do get him that big.

 

[Eliza1313]

Why would you want to raise one that big? You would have to have a specialty oven or roaster to cook it.

 

[WhiteAfrican923]

Quote:
Deep fryer.

 

[retlaw]

I have heard that very large turkey's can have a heart attack in a thunder storm.
So any form of excitement must be removed.

 

[Eliza1313]

Even with a deep fryer you would need something commercial sized.

 

[WhiteAfrican923]

I thought about having someone professionally cook it so it would not dry out since a bird that big would dry out quick and would have trouble cooking all the way through.