Turkey setting

[mumofsix]

I was gave a hen Turkey the only Turkey the folks had . She has now laid 4 eggs how long should I let her set before I buy eggs that will hatch.She has been on these eggs all day :she's about 3 years old and as far as I know has Not been with other Turkey's.Thanks

 

[R2elk]

I was gave a hen Turkey the only Turkey the folks had . She has now laid 4 eggs how long should I let her set before I buy eggs that will hatch.She has been on these eggs all day :she's about 3 years old and as far as I know has Not been with other Turkey's.Thanks

I would give her a week to make sure she is broody. At that time you could candle her eggs to make sure they aren't fertile.

 

[mumofsix]

I would give her a week to make sure she is broody. At that time you could candle her eggs to make sure they aren't fertile.

Thanks this is the first time I've had a Turkey