- Aug 10, 2010
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The first batch of chickens have been devastated by CRD. I started with 50 chickens and 14 turkeys and am left with 9 chickens and 11 turkeys. The last 9 will probably die soon. They are 5 weeks old and too small to process. Somehow the turkeys are holding up better. They look awful but the mortality has been lower. All have been on pasture.
I'd like to start over with chicks from a different source, perhaps only 25 this time. I have an old shed that I can dedicate to the new chicks and keep them 100+ yards away from the turkeys (and remaining chickens). I know that I'd have to wash hands and change boots and clothes between the two flocks. Can it be done? Should I wait until the turkerys are done? I really hate to eat store bought poultry. I have the room and the time and would love to put some meaties in the freezer before winter. Can one raise meaties in the winter? The shed is large, insulated, and I could run some poultry netting to allow some free ranging of the birds.
Your advice is appreciated,
Wendy
I'd like to start over with chicks from a different source, perhaps only 25 this time. I have an old shed that I can dedicate to the new chicks and keep them 100+ yards away from the turkeys (and remaining chickens). I know that I'd have to wash hands and change boots and clothes between the two flocks. Can it be done? Should I wait until the turkerys are done? I really hate to eat store bought poultry. I have the room and the time and would love to put some meaties in the freezer before winter. Can one raise meaties in the winter? The shed is large, insulated, and I could run some poultry netting to allow some free ranging of the birds.
Your advice is appreciated,
Wendy
