Royal Palm Turkeys???

[The Phantom]

I was looking at getting some royal palm turkeys, and was wondering if I need to heat them in the winter. I live in Wisconsin. -20 is about the coldest it gets here in the winter.

 

[Molpet]

they do not need any heat and prefer to roost in the run instead of a coop... if they can they will roost in trees and on top of buildings, but varmints like owls and coons tend to get them then

 

[The Phantom]

Ok. They would go in a 16'x24' pen that has a full tree in it. 15-18 feet high all covered in netting

 

[R2elk]

Ok. They would go in a 16'x24' pen that has a full tree in it. 15-18 feet high all covered in netting

They should be fine there. Just make sure they have a place they can get out of the prevailing wind and somewhere they can get shade.

My turkeys roost outside all winter in temperatures that can get down to -30°F. They have a shaded area where they will go when the sun is shining brightly even though the temperature may be -20°F.

Good luck.

 

[The Phantom]

Thankyou!
Do you know any good ways to sex baby turkeys?

 

[R2elk]

Thankyou!
Do you know any good ways to sex baby turkeys?

It depends on the age of the poults. I do a really good job on mine by the time they are 2 months old. There is no one specific thing that I rely on but a combination of traits and behavior.

@Celie made post #2751 on August 14, 2013 that can be helpful but you cannot pick out just one item and expect accurate results. Be sure to also read her post #2759 for additional information.

Good luck.