Turkeys with egg layers...

[aclee]

If you raise turkeys in with layers what do you feed them? I have everyone on chick starter right now...

 

[briana1975]

Due to the turkeys needing a higher protien I buy 1 bag game bird feed and 1 bag of the local mills layer mash and mix it. It has worked well. Everyone is healthy and happy most of the time.

 

[longranger]

The high protein feed is only required during the first few rapid growth months and can be tapered down to the same 16% protein you feed your laying chickens for adult turkeys. The one issue that may exist is that layer rations have much higher calcium than a pet tom or hen out of season need. It might eventually cause problems but I am not sure.

If I could justify getting a custom blend I would get a layer ration with 18% protein. I effectively do that by blending different feeds and supplementing actively laying turkeys with extra Oyster shell in their feed. My chickens do just fine on 16% and Oyster shell available if they want it.