Turkey Talk
just added to the farm
We brought home 10 baby turkeys, also known as poults, over the weekend as our new addition to the farm. While I have raised adult turkeys in the past, this is my first experience with them at such a young age. Unlike baby chicks, turkeys require more protein and additional heat, but they are surprisingly easy to raise, just with different requirements. Turkeys are cleaner than chickens; their eggs have more protein, and these birds are loyal companions on the farm. To be clear, I’m raising turkeys for eggs, to be eaten, and hatched. They are pricey birds in high demand here. But, I do love a good turkey sandwich!
You can house them with chickens, but it’s not recommended to raise them as chicks together. They need a coop just like chickens do, but not before their feathers are fully grown. Turkeys do get more illnesses, but a clean environment usually takes care of most issues. The turkey has been misunderstood for so long, so I’m here to ensure that you know turkeys are highly intelligent, great escape artists from predators, and the hunter; they have good eyesight and hearing as well. If you have ever considered adding these regal birds to your flock, do it! It’s also a profitable side hustle!
Beautiful. 🦃
Thank you for the little tidbits of information on turkeys!
Wondering how the turkey eggs compare taste-wise to duck or goose eggs.
I use a duck egg along with the usual two chicken eggs when making cookies as I am at high altitude and also grind my own grain which creates quite the difference in baking.
I've tried scrambling up a duck egg as I have heard not only is it higher in protein but easier to digest, but the strong flavor was difficult.
There isn't anyone I'm aware of that raises turkeys in our community, but I would love to get your thought. Thank you you! 💐