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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: GTFC197 on May 07, 2012, 13:23

Title: Turkeys
Post by: GTFC197 on May 07, 2012, 13:23

is it as easy to raise trukeys as it is raising chickens? same equipment,  run etc? :unsure:

Title: Re: Turkeys
Post by: GrannieAnnie on May 07, 2012, 13:27

Similar, but turkey poults need more heat until they are 5 weeks old than chicks do.  That is their most vulnerable time.

And of course they need more room.  They can be more brutal to each other than chickens are, but are very intelligent, and can still fly even when they weigh a lot!  :) :)

Title: Re: Turkeys
Post by: GTFC197 on May 07, 2012, 13:53

knew I could rely on you for some good advice ;)
still on our way round to see you, hopefully this weekend, Babs is on lates this week. :)

Title: Re: Turkeys
Post by: GrannieAnnie on May 07, 2012, 16:04

As long as its not Saturday, would love to see you!  OH's son and family coming on Saturday.  We only get to see them about twice a year, they don't like him much either!   :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: Turkeys
Post by: GTFC197 on May 07, 2012, 16:12

no problem, saturday would be out cos I think I'm working >:(
will let you know for definite nearer the weekend. :)

Title: Re: Turkeys
Post by: GrannieAnnie on May 07, 2012, 22:48

Tea or coffee????  :)

Title: Re: Turkeys
Post by: GTFC197 on May 08, 2012, 16:38

coffee please,  :D

Title: Re: Turkeys
Post by: GrannieAnnie on May 08, 2012, 16:40

Good!   ;) ;)

Title: Re: Turkeys
Post by: GTFC197 on May 13, 2012, 10:19

we are coming to haunt you today, about lunchtime if that's ok, or what ever time is best for you.  :wacko:

Title: Re: Turkeys
Post by: GrannieAnnie on May 13, 2012, 10:26

Hi Mick, yes, just replied to your PM.  Sorry I didn't get back on here last night!  Too exhausted after feeding the family and trying to keep the children occupied!

Title: Re: Turkeys
Post by: GTFC197 on May 13, 2012, 16:31

Thank you for a lovely afternoon, really enjoyed meeting you both, definitely do it again, next time you will have to come here.

Thanks again. ;)

Title: Re: Turkeys
Post by: GrannieAnnie on May 13, 2012, 18:04

It was lovely meeting you, Babs and Emma too Mick.  After you went, I managed to get the rest of my little cabbages in before it turned windier!

Great to meet like minded people, and ones that are younger than us, so that the old ideas don't die off!

I'll let you know when the turkey poults are in and you can come and meet them!   :D