EVERYTHING You Need To Raise Turkeys

[@carlapierle8623]

Look at you, Sean! Not that long ago you were just learning and now here you are teaching! It's wonderful! What would we do without Lenny photo bombing every video? I think we love him as much as you do!

[@dwighthires3163]

Sean, Good job of putting all these previous clips into one video just on turkeys. I imagine this video represents hours of editing. Thank you for putting in all the extra work for us.

[@rcjo2]

Good advice, Sean. I used to keep Bourbon Reds and they're the best! So friendly and not aggressive. BTW, the babies are called poults, not chicks. 😉 I would say the poults are more delicate than chicks. You really have to keep an eye on the temps and make sure they learn to drink. (They're not the brightest bulbs!) If you can, put a couple chicks in with the poults just for a few days and they will teach them. Thanks for another great video from the Yeostead!

[@hapnewsom9217]

when I was young , turkey pluckers had not yet been seen, what we did was dip the bird into hot water with paraffin melted on top. The paraffin is less dense than the hot water and when you dip the bird the wax will stick to the feathers and harden in a short time...when you crack the paraffin off the bird's carcass the feathers came with it....at least most of them did! The wax can be remelted and the feathers separated so the wax can be used over and over. Next big question...... how do you cook your turkeys? do you store them in the freezer whole? Try cutting them into segments and you might fit more meat into that freezer. When I cook turkeys these days (will be doing on later this week!) I will either segment them into breasts, drumstick with thigh attached and wings....the backs and necks and giblets (well the gizzards and hearts at least) make great turkey stock/gravy. Livers are always my special treat and they never make it to the table! This year I think I will spatchcock the bird and cook it over a bed of veggies carrots and turnips and onions...gosh I am getting hungry!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and all on the Yeostead!!

[@TheModernYeoman]

Happy Thanksgiving, Hap! We always use a bit of dish soap in (just below boiling) water to help the feathers come off of the turkeys easier. Think I learned that trick from you, come to think of it. This year for Thanksgiving, Holly brined the turkey overnight and brushed lard from the pigs over the bird when baking it. She then cut most of the meat into small cubes and warmed it in the turkey's gravy. Have to say it's the best turkey we ever had!

[@hapnewsom9217]

@@TheModernYeoman oh there are tons of different ways to do turkey!! This year I sectioned the entire bird and laid the portions on top of veggies to roast. 11 pound bird took right at 2 hours to finish, the breasts and wings came out first at 155 degrees (internal) and the thigh/drumstick portions stayed in until 205 degrees Wowzer it was good!! Now straight on to Christmas!! Not sure what the menu will be then

[@alexcarrn28]

My father was born into a family that raised hundreds and hundreds of turkeys in the state of Kansas. I grew up in Michigan, where our father and mother raised my siblings and myself. We had turkeys, chickens, geese, pigs, and beef cattle. We also had a dog kennel where we raised AKC Dachounds. There always is a learning curve no matter what animals everyone raises. I just thought I should wish your family a terrific THANKSGIVING DAY. God bless you all. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you, and happy belated Thanksgiving!

[@49nfs]

Very informative video. I keep 8 chickens on about a quarter of an acre. I like turkeys but I want just the eggs for myself and my sister-in-law. Loved seeing your dad way behind you sitting on the ground working in front of his cabin project.😊❤

[@lindafrank1526]

Thanks for a great video. We’re actively looking for a homestead property in TN. Once we gets settled, I definitely want Red Bourbons! You make it look so easy to do. I appreciate the detailed information.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Great video, Sean. This was a very realistic video, with the pros and cons of raising the turkeys. I think it will be helpful for those folks considering raising them. Is there a different taste between the brownish color turkeys you raise as apposed to the all white turkeys that Jason on Sow the Land raises? Thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving to you, Holly, Henry and the parents. Have a Blessed week.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you, Margaret, and happy (belated) Thanksgiving to you, as well! These are Red Bourbons, but I've also raised the white turkeys before, as well. I believe the meat is a bit sweeter on these birds than the white ones, but we'll be testing that theory here soon!

[@Lisa.Carroll]

Good video. Lenny liked being the star of the show.🦃 Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@carolkimbell5174]

Your turkeys look so healthy!

[@paulkiepert7317]

I've never had turkeys, but very similar to raising chickens. a few key differences that you pointed out actually make turkey sound more viable than chickens. The flock looks great and let me know when you're processing. May have to make a trip. Oh - I've found a better greenhouse too. If they have them in stock it may make the trip.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thanks, Paul! We'll be doing our next batch soon; will have to let you know when we close in on a date!

[@kcrot2566]

Good job Sean💕

[@nkraemer]

Excellent video!

[@mariesheppard3750]

Great job teaching people about turkey. Out here on the Coast there culling Chicken due to Bird Flu, Over 30,000 ,

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you! And I'm sorry to hear about the bird flu.

[@carolcalf2032]

Sean you look good with the beard look. Loved the vlog so much information. Well done

[@nkraemer]

add this to the description of this video to add chapters. Google will suggest this video more for those looking for information on turkeys. 0:00 Intro 0:53 Pros / Cons 2:10 Turkeys or Chickens First? 2:50 Can Turkeys and Chickens be raised together? 3:57 Sourcing Turkey Chicks 4:59 How to Raise Turkey Chicks 7:25 Space Requirements 9:23 Fencing & Keeping Turkeys Contained 12:40 Predator Concerns 13:40 Sheltering your Turkeys 16:55 Feeding your Turkeys 18:29 Egg laying and Nesting Boxes 20:07 Processing Turkeys 21:47 Conclusion and final thoughts

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thank you for this! I had originally tried for chapters but I guess they didn't take because of the dash in front. Applying this now.

[@williamzegley2272]

Very informative video. Thanks for all you do, God Bless from TN.

[@amyb5339]

I am so excited to see this vlog! Thank you thank you thank you! I have quail ducks chickens and rabbits. Turkeys seem like a natural next step. I need something more predator resistant. We have hawks, mink, bobcat, coyote, fox, behemoth, sasquatch and owls. Never mind tbe pond monster.😊

[@alexcarrn28]

TYSM for the video. Have avery Happy Thanksgiving . ❤❤❤❤

[@polgarauk5606]

Excellent information for those planning or wanting to raise Turkeys 😊

[@Carolynfoodforest355]

Very good video 😊

[@dorothywilkinson3907]

You need to keep the food and water 10 feet away from the roost. And move the feed and water every 10 days, they will pass droppings a short time after eating. My great aunt had only one acre and kept on average 3 dozen hens. She had a milking cow and a jack ass on the same property.

[@twoturtleshomestead]

Excellent video! I would add that turkey chicks don't always instinctively drink, so they often die of dehydration. Add some sugar to their water and make sure they are drinking. If they make it to 6 to 8 weeks, you should be good 😊

[@TheModernYeoman]

Very good callout--I believe this approach saved one of our poults!

[@takeitslowhomestead5218]

Thanks so much for all the great information AND inspiration! 🦃

[@TheModernYeoman]

Thanks for watching!

[@karenfromnj3104]

Great video! Love seeing Lenny he’s the best ! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@annmcintosh4524]

Very good information!

[@zoeshorthouse7913]

Thanks, Sean. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@rebeccazody1278]

Love Lennie❤

[@Geema2004]

Love seeing Lenny photo bombing you all the time! He’s so handsome!

[@TheModernYeoman]

He can't help himself! 🦃

[@timmmmmmmmmmy1]

We did 3 in a Yardbird plucker . You have to monitor it due to bigger but it beats by hand.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Think I might give this a try on our next turkey processing day.

[@soldonrvlife]

Un turkey related...haven't seen the sunflower section for a while. How'd that turn out? Love Lenny and his background commentary when you film and work . 🦃

[@TheModernYeoman]

Our sunflowers were incredible -- think I showed them in a few videos back in August. Will definitely plant them again this year, and then probably shift that area into a berry patch.

[@emilyb5972]

Thanks .

[@Backyard_Chickens]

Great video, thanks. I raised two turkeys to about 12 weeks, but I lost them to a fox.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Sorry to hear that!

[@douglasjones3930]

Great video Sean!

[@bethjones6279]

what breed do you have in this video ? I have had a tough time raising previous batch i bought.

[@TheModernYeoman]

These are Red Bourbons!

[@tammysarrazin-ux9tv]

turkeys are yummy better than chickens i love the dark meat lol hugsss

[@tracyzabelle]

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[@Flowers4Bees.Veggies4Me]

🦃🦃🦃

[@HeatherNaturaly]

You must be a Turkey whisperer then, Sean? I can't keep poults alive to save my life. Thought I'd done it this year. Had 4 healthy looking poults at about 4 months old (survivors of the 11 that hatched) so I butchered the Tom, to allow a replacement to grow up. 4 days later all 4 poults were dead.

[@TheModernYeoman]

They definitely have a higher attrition rate. Sugar water helps encourage them to drink; I may discuss this in greater detail the next time I raise poults.

[@adamant3303]

You forgot the tomahawk

[@MistressOP]

chickens can pick themselves away. Same for ducks.