Turkey Eggs

[Emchick]

I was wondering, Can you have a broody chicken incubate Turkey eggs? I am planning on getting some burbon red turkeys and breeding them, but there is a chance that my Hen won't be a broody turkey mom ^^ So I just needed to know 'cuas I have a broody hen.

 

[CindyS]

Yes, there is no problem, only that a hen can not cover too many turkey eggs, especially a bantam, maybe only 2 or 3, a standard hen can maybe cover 7 or 8.

 

[Emchick]

Cool, I was worried 'cause the incubation might take more or less time in turkeys.

 

[CindyS]

The turkey eggs do take longer, 28 days not 21 but the hens dont mind

 

[Emchick]

Cool, my broody hen has been trying to hatch forever so I thought I might accually give her a chance.