Thinking about getting a turkey and possibly a duck or 3

[Wifezilla]

Yes...just like a woman ovulates whether or not a man is around.

 

[ridgefire]

Well I can say I don't want the ducks for their eggs they would be purely pets. Unlike my chickens which are fun to watch but they have a very specific job to do. Not that I wouldn't take the duck eggs, but if they lay some great if not great. And as for the turkey well again a very specific job of filling everyone's tummy this thanksgiving.

 

[sofiesmom0111]

My 2 ducks have a kiddie pool only because we couldn't figure out how to clean out anything that is too big or buried in the ground... The duck "pool" does get cracked and worn because we clean ours out every other day... it gets so nasty... if anyone has any suggestions about keeping a nicer pool (inground or above ground) clean, that would be great.... Also, I have two ducks, a Peking and one that is black (don't know the breed) we got our first 2 eggs today and I don't know if they are both female or if just one is, but they seem happy!

 

[AtRendeAcres]

Turkey needs 10 square feet per bird!
they are messy so we are going to make tractor with open roost area & move everyday!

We got broad breasted last year (they did not forage at all so went for a lot in food) we are looking to get Heritage breed this year to save on food!

Meat was Great!