Size difference in chicks and poults?

[chickensioux]

Does anyone know how much different in size a 1 day old poult and a 1 day old chick (chicken) are?

 

[MandyH]

Not a lot, but give them a week and watch out!!!!! Those turkeys grow to fit their feet, fast!

 

[chickensioux]

teehee, thanks. Can't wait

 

[MandyH]

Mine are blue slates which are a medium sized bird. They are probably maybe a half inch taller for a couple of days. You are not supposed to keep turkeys in with chickens because of the diseases they can spread but I do let them hang out with the chicks for a couple of days so they can show them around to the water and feed. Turkeys will stand right next to a waterer and die of thirst because they are a little slow, ok a LOT slow.

 

[chickensioux]

I am getting the poults next mo. and the chicks in Apr. They won't be together, I was just curious. I will be diligent to make sure they get their feed and water, the little sillies...