Turkey in chicken coop?

[MojoWorkin]

I'm new to poultry. I would like to build a coop and have a few chickens for eggs. It occured to me that it would be cool to also have a Thanksgiving turkey (for next year). Would it be ok to raise it right in the coop? or would it not get along with the chickens?

Breeds I am thinking of: Buff orpington or New Hamshire Red chickens (maybe 3)

1 Bourbon Red turkey. Thanks.

 

[silkiechicken]

If you get meat turkeys, they will grow so fast they can smash the chickens. They need higher protein feed for correct growth. Can get blackhead from chickens IF you are in a high risk geographic area. Turkeys are also a bit messier due to size.

That said, it can be done if you have enough space for them all and blackhead isn't a risk. Not really reccomended, but can be done. I've "done it" but it was short term and free range. Cooped may be a problem.

 

[MojoWorkin]

Thanks for the quick reply and the helpful info.

 

[reallemons1]

I have raised a few turkeys with the chickens a few times without any problems.

 

[monarc23]

We raised 3 bronze turkeys with chickens and the tom (as a poult) tried mating with a few of the pullet hen chickens and killed them in the process. I personally wouldnt reccomend it in a small area where the chickens can't flee from anamorous intentions lol.