What's the next step up?

[The Red Rooster]

What's the next step up from a chicken? I'm looking for a bird thats a little bigger. Maybe a Turkey?

What breed would be good for me?

Thanks!

 

[9Catsz]

That would all depend on what you have room for.

 

[Ariel301]

What are you really looking for? A pet? Yard ornament? Something useful?

 

[stephanie1992]

u should raise turkeys! lol

 

[cottagechick]

Oh come on...think big...you should get an ostrich or a dozen...
(mind you, I myself only have bantams...)
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[stephanie1992]

theres a hatchary that sells ostrich chicks and emu eggs! u should order some!! i know the sight!

 

[Fierlin1182]

My first thought was strangely emu as well....

I have no experience with breeding though, so don't mind me too much.

 

[Mr. Ree]

Ever thought about Peafowl?


~Casey

 

[9Catsz]

Mr. Ree :

Ever thought about Peafowl?


~Casey

You should really research all the different species you'd like to get, and let that research be your guide. I wanted emus really badly, but after doing some reading....a 6' fence around my property is not something I want to put up. I looked into peafowl too and they were a better choice for my situation. I already had a flight cage that fit them nicely. I got some this year and I LOVE them.

This site has tons of information by some very knowledgeable people on everything you could possibly want to keep. I think I read every thread in the peafowl section.....Didn't get far into the emu section....the 6' fence stopped me in my tracks.​

 

[deerman]

Mr. Ree :

Ever thought about Peafowl?


~Casey

Winner winner....that the one....guess what they eat about the same amout as a chicken, now turkey will eat 2 x as much.

here something to make you think about.