Turkeys For 2013

[Reyvaughn]

Thank you for this info....what are chronicles. LOL

Looks like I have alot to learn! I am glad I got them, I am really enjoying them. They surprised me how fast they can move though. They can see me with the feed bucket from the whole way across the yard and come hauling butt to see what I have. They also found what was left of the garden today and seemed to really enjoy that!

I think she meant caruncles - the bumps on their heads.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Quote: racinchickens and I are ordering through Porters in the spring, lovely selection and color. I will probably do the order in early february. PM me if you want to jump in on it.
That way we can get a good selection of heritage birds and not have to buy 15 apeice! I want more bourbon reds, my 2 poults are just dollbabies. The little jake is almost 5 months now, and still naps and coos on my lap.

 

[chickadoodles]

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[hogster160]

racinchickens and I are ordering through Porters in the spring, lovely selection and color. I will probably do the order in early february. PM me if you want to jump in on it.
That way we can get a good selection of heritage birds and not have to buy 15 apeice! I want more bourbon reds, my 2 poults are just dollbabies. The little jake is almost 5 months now, and still naps and coos on my lap.

Oh yes, I want in on this lol. But I'll check out their page and see whats available. But I don't want to add more than about 6. I understand the reason for needed to order 15, but I sure don't want that many lol. Thanks for the offer!

 

[Reyvaughn]

I wish there was someone local to me that'd split an order with me. I only want Sweetgrass. I can't justify spending $300 for them because I have to get 15.

 

[racinchickins]

Oh yes, I want in on this lol. But I'll check out their page and see whats available. But I don't want to add more than about 6. I understand the reason for needed to order 15, but I sure don't want that many lol. Thanks for the offer!

I'm excited about it too. I've gotten on Porter's site several times, and I keep changing what I want to get!. Looks like I have till February to figure it out.

 

[tniron]

At what age can you start eating turkeys? I have 14 and plan on eating 7 of them. All were born in the spring.

 

[NewToFarming]

LOL...the turkeys tried to get in the car as my husband was trying to leave to go somewhere tonight.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

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I know #1 on my list is BR, kinda interested in the hollands too. I dont think they have mini whites, i may have to get them elsewhere.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

LOL...the turkeys tried to get in the car as my husband was trying to leave to go somewhere tonight.

I have one that rides on the big tractor with me.

At what age can you start eating turkeys? I have 14 and plan on eating 7 of them. All were born in the spring.

heritage, 6-8 months or when ever they reach the weight you are looking for. BB white or bronze are usually at weight by 24 weeks. I did one at 5 months an was almost 17 pounds dressed.