Turkey and Chicken

[stonsor]

Hello All,

Can I raise a couple of turkeys in the same pen as the 20 or so chickens I have? Thanks for the help

 

[chickenzoo]

Hi, it would be best to raise them separately. Chickens can carry a disease known as Blackhead, that can be very deadly to turkey & peafowl. That said, may people do raise and keep them together, especially with a good worming program. It is just a hard call, as chickens may never show signs they have it until you start losing turkeys etc.... Check and see how prevalent Blackhead is in your area.

 

[Boggy Bottom Bantams]

dito!!!!

 

[Steve_of_sandspoultry]

We have raised them together for many years with no issues - turkeys,geese,ducks,chickens, peafowl, guineas.

Steve in NC