Raising turkeys

Are turkeys hard to raise? Should you raise turkeys? Learn about raising and caring for turkeys, butchering, processing and cooking turkeys.

You're thinking of getting turkeys, but wondering if you can stick them in with your chickens. Can you raise turkeys and chickens together?

Learn to feed young turkeys a healthy diet that supports their rapid growth, according to these authentic 1800's instructions!

Someday I want to raise them again, but more of a free-range, rather than cooped, and not just day-old turkeys, aka meat turkey.

The easiest way to get started with keeping turkeys is with a batch of turkey poults. The gangly baby turkeys can be raised along side chicks but they do have a few specific needs that should be met if you want to succeed in raising your own turkey flock.

Raising broad breasted turkeys for my family table was the next stop on my homesteading journey after owning laying hens. My friends and peers warned me that turkeys can be fragile in their first few weeks of life and to prepare myself for some of the poults to pass. With a lot of research, the right feed, and the proper living space, I defied that warning and successfully raised them from hatch to table.

From gobble to gobble - should you raise turkeys for meat or keep them as pets? Discover the pros and cons of both options, as well as tips for caring for and feeding these fascinating birds. Whether you're looking to create a sustainable food source or just want some feathered friends in your backyard, this guide has everything you need to know about raising turkeys!

Despite their bad reputation for being a bit on the dry side, and prone to disease, turkeys are phenomenal birds. They are sophisticated and regal creatures with awesome personalities. As well as an abundant meat supply, turkeys make fantastic pets. If you do choose to raise them, there won’t be a dull day on your homestead. Raising turkeys is very similar to raising chickens, so if you’ve got chickens you’ll have a bit of a head start. Here is everything you need to know about raising…

Oh, a baby turkey on the horizon! But there are a few very, very important tidbits of information that are needed to raise them successfully.

Learn everything you need to know about raising turkeys in your backyard, housing turkeys and raising them for profit.

Raising turkeys on your own property can be an incredibly rewarding experience.

I just adore our turkeys! They are breathtakingly beautiful and so entertaining! Here are a few thoughts and tips on raising turkeys as a beginner that might help you if you’re looking into having some for yourself!

Raising Turkeys on the homestead can seem daunting when compared to chickens and ducks, but I promise you it is worth it! I have raised Broad Breasted White and Bronze Broad Breasted Orlopp turkeys in the brooder from day old poults to harvest, and also now my dad and I have had a pretty successful year with a breeding trio of barnyard heritage breed turkeys on his homestead.

By raising heritage breed turkeys you acknowledge the importance of preserving genetic diversity. However you need to understand the challenges too.

Are you wondering about feeding turkeys once you get them? Whether it’s fresh produce, or grains, let’s talk about what they can and can’t have.

Some turkeys are more cold-hardy than others. If you live in an area with harsh winters, do try to find a breed known to be cold-hardy.

Raising turkeys in your backyard can be easy when you have a guide to help you raise turkey poults to maturity. Turkey meat is a healthy food choice and raising backyard turkeys will add some color and beauty to your homestead.

Get advice from three different, experienced poultry parents who successfully raise different species of poultry in their backyard or small farms.

DIY Thanksgiving for next year! Are you wanting to raise up your own turkeys to supply your family with a delicious meal? Learn more here on how to raise Broad Breasted Turkeys, the most common turkey used for Thanksgiving #meyerhatchery #Thanksgiving #DIy #homesteading #farming #dinner

Learn how to raise baby turkeys, called poults, in your backyards. This guide for beginners will help you have the skills to raising turkeys for meat and breeding purposes and for eggs. This is a great bird to raise on the homestead and can be a great asset to your property. #Thanksgiving #FarmForProfit #Turkey