Can I mix

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Topscaff

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Can I mix
« on: March 29, 2011, 19:01 »
Hi All would it be ok to run a couple of turkey poult with my chickens and use the same coup at nights?  :unsure:
Mike Rixon

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Re: Can I mix
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2011, 20:19 »
I'm not entirely sure but I don't think its recommended since turkeys can pass disease onto chickens (or the other way around  :wacko: ). I think I'm right in saying that anyway.

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Re: Can I mix
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2011, 20:27 »
Generally chickens and turkeys should be kept apart as chickens carry blackhead which is deadly to turkeys :(

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Re: Can I mix
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2011, 20:35 »
i believe turkeys can pass on blackspot to the hens but we had a hen turkey back home and she lived with the hens just fine but im sure others will advise
3 girls .............very addictive these girls are becoming

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Re: Can I mix
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2011, 20:36 »
blackhead thats the one

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Re: Can I mix
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2011, 19:30 »
Thank you all for you replies, much appreciated, Mike

 

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