Quote:
I use the same waterer that I use for chickens
same kind of brooder too
turkeys do best on game bird starter or turkey starter if you can find it (both have higher protein than chick starter)... the game bird starter won't hurt chicks for being on it while in the brooder.. but i wouldnt keep them on it long term (causes them to grow faster and long term can put a strain on their liver)
turkeys can be on regular chick starter.. but they won't get all the nutrition they need so they will grow slower.. and many chick starters lack the niacin that turkeys need.. so if you go with chick starter add some niacin to the water to help avoid leg and joint issues in the poults.
I try not to use medicated feed for any of my birds.. but some times that's all that's available. It won't hurt them.. I just prefer to stay away from medicated feeds.
yinepu (what does that mean btw?)
Is it ok if I add your specialty incubating links to my Hatching 101 notes? I think I already have been using the scovy one and for the ancona I hatched NYears!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101
you can link them,.. just be sure to give me credit since I always specify who I learned the info from .. lol.. i believe in giving credit where credit is due... I also need to write up one for Mandarins (entire incubation in incubator and not with broody assist) plus one with assorted tips.. (not hatching exactly.. more like bits I have figured out on my own.. like my egg storage method and air test for bators)
cool, no I don't pull any info from them just list them as sites to use/refer to for specific species/breeds is all! see the bottom here.....
Species
Incub. Period (days)
Temp (F.)¹
Do not turn
after
Chicken
21
100
18th day
Turkey
28
99
25th day
Duck
28
100
25th day
Muscovy Duck
35-37
100
31st day
Goose
28-34
99
25th day
Guinea Fowl
28
100
25th day
Pheasant
23-28
100
21st day
Peafowl
28-30
99
25th day
Bobwhite Quail
23-24
100
20th day
Coturnix Quail
17
100
15th day
Chukar
23-24
100
20th day
Grouse
25
100
22nd day
Pigeon
17
100
15th day
Quote: oh wow, thank you!