ratio for toms and hens.

[donkeydew2farms]

hi these are my first turkeys they are royal palms 4 boys and 2 girls. my question is what is the ratio for them and do you keep the girls and tom together all year or do you keep them separate until breeding time. i am planning on keeping the hens and 1 tom. what are your thoughts on this.

 

[R2elk]

hi these are my first turkeys they are royal palms 4 boys and 2 girls. my question is what is the ratio for them and do you keep the girls and tom together all year or do you keep them separate until breeding time. i am planning on keeping the hens and 1 tom. what are your thoughts on this.

I try to keep at least 4 to 5 hens for one tom. My tom and hens are together year round. I do let my hens have hidden nests since a tom can mistake a sitting hen for an invitation to breed.