Turkey Talk for 2014

[Sydney Acres]

My current hatch in Incubator #1:



5 two day old abandoned kittens.. currently being hand raised

Ahh, the dual purpose incubator.

 

[NewToFarming]

OK, another dumb new turkey owner question! Will their eggs have the typical bullseye like a chickens if they are fertile?

 

[Arielle]

Quote: IS n't that the way it is!! My kids started spring soccer, meaning 2 afternoons shot, and soon every sat afternoon for 2 games. SO I hear you!

ON the turkeys, just go with the flow for now . . .

 

[Arielle]

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I did a double take trying to figure out what kind of chickens, or turkeys, ro ducks, or emu or goose . .... . and then I got it. lol

THey found the right home!!

 

[Arielle]

OK, another dumb new turkey owner question! Will their eggs have the typical bullseye like a chickens if they are fertile?

Never a dumb question.

Yes, they too have a bulls eye. I prefer to just set them-- easier on the eyes. lol

 

[NewToFarming]

Never a dumb question.

Yes, they too have a bulls eye. I prefer to just set them-- easier on the eyes. lol

Thanks! I cracked one open tonight and there was no bullseye and I thought I better ask...just in case. She has been laying an egg everyday since she started on Sunday. Will they lay through the summer? LOL Hopefully Turkey Boy will get it right soon!

 

[BullChick]

Within five hours of becoming a turkey owner, I found myself comparing a toddler to a poult. She was wobbling around, not quite steady on her feet. :-D

 

[chicken farmer]

Hey everyone I was wandering if you could post your turkey pens for me so I can get more ideas and I love seeing them I would appreciate it thanks!!!!!!!!

 

[Sydney Acres]

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When you check for the bullseye be sure that you do find the spot itself before giving up. Sometimes the bullseye is on the underside of the yolk (but rarely -- for some reason it usually lands bullseye side up), If I don't find a spot without a bullseye, I get a spoon and gently turn the yolk over.

Ahh, the trials of young love. Sometimes they just need to practice! I thought DeLorean had it right for over a week, then yesterday he approached a hen from the front and stepped on her neck. Today he got the approach right, was right in the middle of everything and a young rooster came up behind them and just dove on top of the hen, right between DeLorean's long legs, and grabbed the back of the hen's head in his mouth and started trying to breed her. The hen was totally confused, because toms don't do that, but there was clearly a tom on top of her. The other tom that was beside DeLorean started pecking at the rooster's tail and gobbling mightily (what more can you ask of your wingman?), and DeLorean started hammering at the rooster's head, but the rooster wasn't budging. I was worried that the hen would get injured so I went over and pulled the rooster out of the pile. Teenagers!!!!

 

[sexlings]

How old are they?

my friend doesn't know how old do they have to be she is getting them at attwoods