Raising Turkeys From Hatching to Processing - Part 1 | @semojohomestead

How to raise turkeys from week 1 - processing.
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[@wsieber89]

I got a dozen leftover copper orlops from a store that they sold to me for $4 just to get rid of them. They grow likes weeds and are very friendly! I put them in with some 2 week old wynodotte chicks and they are all very happy

[@rohatimadarto7593]

Next part please

[@semojohomestead]

The next should be seven videos down on this playlist. “Weeks 3-4” kzbin.info/aero/PLHAX8vVB89ksnRaTQaD6plDE9ZPR38e3o&si=72s6pBYZmTCgR47f

[@takeitslowhomestead5218]

Thanks for the great information! It makes me want to get turkeys again. 🦃 I hope you have continued success with yours!

[@semojohomestead]

Thanks!

[@janeywelch9983]

I’ve found that if you put marbles in their water it helps because they are curious. And if you crumble boiled egg yolks and feed them by hand and add it to their food, it also attracts them. Plus, it’s a great way to socialize them.

[@semojohomestead]

This is great information. When we raise them this year, we will not have chicks, so these are great tips for us and anyone else that may have trouble with their turkey chicks figuring these things out

[@janeywelch9983]

@@semojohomestead turkeys are a lot of fun as they are the puppies of the poultry world.

[@semojohomestead]

@janeywelch9983 Indeed!!!

[@KittyMama61]

I'm planning to raise the midget whites along with my meat birds. Since we are down to two now, and like smaller turkeys, this may be the best method for us.

[@semojohomestead]

Ours have thrived in that situation. We actually just moved them to their new area this past weekend and I’m curious to see how they will do.

[@richard__691]

💯

[@4braydenc]

How do u keep both species together when they require different protein feed %???

[@semojohomestead]

We just use the chick grower, which you are correct, is a lower protein than your traditional turkey grower, but had no problems growing them out. These birds ended up getting to 30 pounds dressed out.

[@wsieber89]

I did the same, however turkeys grow much faster and taller than chickens so once my turkey chicks grew up to about 10" standing I put a feeder with legs on it in with them with the game bird feed.

[@semojohomestead]

Great idea! Ours were with meat birds so they only cohabitated for about 2-3 months

[@wsieber89]

@semojohomestead I moved to the family farm after my grandmother passed in August of last year. I started with just one hen and two chicks in November of last year and now I have 65 chickens, 6 turkeys, 9 boer goats, and a breeding pair of Rex rabbits. It's crazy how much work it is, but it's rewarding enough that it doesn't feel like work!

[@4braydenc]

Lol nvm

[@maddoxcollins]

Hey can u do something with how to give room for 2 turkeys 🦃 I need to figure out how to have room for

[@semojohomestead]

I’m not sure I understand your question. Are you talking about containment, making room on the Homestead, making a room for them or something else.

[@maddoxcollins]

@@semojohomestead I just bought two baby turkeys and I want to figure out how I could like. Give them enough room without using all of my 3 acres because I have a fenced in part and I think I can like maybe put in chicken fence and grass and food in there but I don’t know and I’m very worriedbecause I loved turkeys I hunt them I hunt wild turkeys and I want to see this one grow so I can figure out like how old it is and all that

[@semojohomestead]

If it’s only two, I would suggest keeping them in a chicken tractor. All our friends who only raise a couple keep them this way because it’s easier to keep an eye on them, access them at processing time and keep them safe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXzKeIyHqLN8m5Isi=HESj91KnVit-cCGT

[@cbzombiequeen58]

Did he say , they cant breed?

[@semojohomestead]

Correct. In chickens and turkeys, if the breed is specifically for meat, they are unable to reproduce on their own. It is not because of GMO in the since that we think about. They are a mix of different “regular” breeds that are combined for specific traits. Specifically for meat birds, that trait is a fast grow out rate at the sacrifice of natural reproduction. Because of this, it would be inhumane to let one of these birds grow out to maturity because they would be way to large to support themselves. This is the choice you need to make when choosing your breeds. Heritage turkeys are a fine option with a smaller body but great flavor and they also are a self sustainable option because they are able to reproduce naturally.

[@BornFreeFilms]

I would never buy anything that was altered, gmo, dumb, or couldn't reproduce for any reason I could have.

[@semojohomestead]

Ok

[@scholarlyreader383]

You talk too much....

[@michelleslutpuppy4355]

Great job mite need a better lock for raccoons,foxs,dogs

[@semojohomestead]

I would agree. Thankfully we do not have any issues because our LGD has run of the one acre portion of the property that we keep these guys and gets anything that get in the yard. We have been extremely fortunate to not have any issues with predators