Raising Turkey for Beginners - What you need to know to get started!
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Күн бұрынThanksgiving is just around the corner. Start to prepare now so that you can have a beautiful flock just in time for the fall. Today we are talking through the basics of raising turkey for beginners. We will talk about what to feed turkey, how to raise turkey and some tips and tricks so that you are successful.
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@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
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@appallokelley3207 Жыл бұрын
I just got a shipment of turkeys and one was super weak and even took a spill in the chick water dish. I went and got an electrolyte vitamin additive for their water . It worked amazingly. Saved that chick for sure. Just a tip for anyone with weak chicks.
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Love to hear this!!! What a great save :)
@vr3x337 17 күн бұрын
does that mean i can buy gatorade for them? cuz i have a lot of weak chicks rm
@jdestiny7779 Жыл бұрын
I thought you said they shit (ship) quickly....we just got two turkeys and i would highly agree with that statement hahaha
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@Sonia_Godfray_Hindu Жыл бұрын
They are so cute and fluffy 😍
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Toydvoid9090 Жыл бұрын
Adorable *
@user-og8zz6vi3k 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info 💯❤ Respect
@matthewokusu5971 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bensonkiraria9195 Ай бұрын
Great
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@buynsell365 Жыл бұрын
Good Video. Do you have to clip there wings or something to keep them from flying over the fence?
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
We haven’t but our turkey is quite heavy by now
@Jaspermoises1835 5 ай бұрын
The answer is no. If you’ve raised them from poults and contained them to where their feed, water source and roost is for at least 12-16 weeks they won’t go far even if you let them free range they won’t stray far and they’ll come back on their own to roost at night.
@BAVideography Жыл бұрын
How old do turkeys need to before adding to a flock? I just got 5 toms and 2 hens that are a bit over 1 yr old. I'd like to trade/sell off all but one tom and add more hens. I can get poults locally but I don't know how big I need to raise them before mixing them with the mature birds.
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Once the turkeys are around the same size of the chickens we will integrate them in usually.
@roblena7977 10 ай бұрын
Any advice? Got a one year old Tom, very protective of all birds even baby chickens. Doesn't like our son, or really anyone other than me or my girlfriend or the lady down the street. He's a great gardening friend, I trust him with my cannibus but can't trust him with my son.
@urbanhomesteadmama_ 10 ай бұрын
Interesting, our turkeys have all been overly friendly to everyone but we don’t have children for them to socialize with so I am not sure how they would be with kids. Best of luck!
@arson4036 10 күн бұрын
Hey! I raise chickens, all hens, but recently I found (about a dozen, new) turkey eggs and I was thinking about incubating them, I have checked and they are still growing inside the egg, I have not seen the mother in a while, so in the chance that I do incubate and hatch turkeys I have a few questions. I plan to freerange but also provide some food and some water. Do I have to clip their wings so they don't fly away? Do I have to worry about them wandering away/are they likely to wander more than chickens? Can I mix them in the same coop as my chickens? When can I put them outside and begin introducing them into the freerange lifestyle? Are they violent? Can I feed them chicken feed when they are grown? Will they interfere with my chickens egg production if I have males? What would happen if I get a rooster? questions are listed in order from most imortant to least important These are the questions I could think of currently, thank you.
@AliOcaya 7 ай бұрын
Please I need to know which drug is good treating the chick of turkey more especially from one week to one one month because is a challenge to me
@urbanhomesteadmama_ 7 ай бұрын
We bought baby chicks that came medicated so I am not sure if the exact medicines sorry
@sallykaley4771 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful commentary, but need also to see the chicks. Thank You.
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Good tip thanks!
@Jaspermoises1835 5 ай бұрын
Poults. Chicks are chickens. Turkeys are poults.
@bruceryba5740 6 ай бұрын
Always get as large as pine flake as is made. Smaller shavings and they will eat the pine.
@urbanhomesteadmama_ 6 ай бұрын
Good to know! Thank you for sharing
@johnwalters7415 2 ай бұрын
If I have a turkey hen that has already been laying eggs is it to late put a tom with her
@heidimiller4706 2 ай бұрын
No
@spaceace1006 11 ай бұрын
They're so cute! By Fall, they'll be all roasted and basted! Delicious!!!
@urbanhomesteadmama_ 11 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@christrussell9713 2 ай бұрын
Comment was uncalled for. Some are pets or rescues. Keep that in mind.
@artunicorn7490 2 ай бұрын
@@christrussell9713 ok yeah but like they will be delicious
@CanadianPureBlood Жыл бұрын
How old before they could go outside? I’m building a chicken tractor with a heat lamp and they are 2 weeks old. it gets just above freezing at night
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
I would wait till they are feathered out or temps are warmer
@thedirtyhoehomestead Жыл бұрын
@@urbanhomesteadmama_ we have 3 poults that are almost 6 weeks old and still in a brooder off of heat. I'm looking at putting them out in a pen with a few pullets, any advice? The pen they go in will be moved every other day to fresh grass. My biggest concern is do they still need luke warm water once outside? Also can they have red pepper flakes and garlic? Thanks
@jgclarke0352 8 ай бұрын
Some general times are: jeep them in the broader until they are 3 to 4 weeks old. Then move r hem to a protected shelter like a salatin style tractor until they are 7 to 8 weeks old. At that point they should be hardy enough to put out on pasture in a more open roosting shelter where they can roam freely. At least that's what I've learned from salatin.
@md.sadiqulhaque3924 Жыл бұрын
Really. I Mean It
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@Imrepenting 25 күн бұрын
My first time raising turkeys and it’s been hard. Every one I had hatched died a day or two later. They don’t seem to learn how to eat or drink and they die. I tried putting one in there with chicks but it still didn’t learn in time. Then I put an egg out with the Jennie’s when it was peeping but the Tom killed it when it hatched. Out of 6 hatchlings they all died 😢. It’s definitely been disheartening. They’re not as easy as chickens. What should I do? Does anyone have any tips
@CityBoyFarmingAndrewSeegars Жыл бұрын
how much did it cost to purchase the turkeys if you don't mind me asking?
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Great question, we got a bulk discount but it was just a couple of dollars per chicken. We ordered from Tractor Supply (www.pntrs.com/t/8-10813-235655-137077) depending on where you live they just ship them live at a good low cost!
@CityBoyFarmingAndrewSeegars Жыл бұрын
@@urbanhomesteadmama_ thank you so much for responding back and I will do my research
@ellensedge1898 Жыл бұрын
do turkeys need grit?
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Grit is great for turkeys!
@LivinDeadGirl420 11 ай бұрын
@mjk5153lmfao
@iloveschicken6527 2 ай бұрын
@mjk5153Lmao! 😂😂
@mollyjones4165 Ай бұрын
I have a wild turkey hen who visits my yard. I want her to stay close What can I put out for feed to get her to stay close by? I want her to eat grass and bugs. I would like even more to join her. Any tips to get them to stay close to the yard? We are in the country.
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Ай бұрын
Fun, I don't know much about training an adult turkey but best of luck
@Zumbagirl517 10 ай бұрын
Cute babies! Make sure you take pics of them from babies to grown up!
@urbanhomesteadmama_ 10 ай бұрын
Definitely!!
@Zumbagirl517 9 ай бұрын
@@urbanhomesteadmama_How are the babies?
@tyrashelm6014 Ай бұрын
She needs to snap picso f her poo.. she ate them@@Zumbagirl517
@user-qf7jk4ck8j 2 ай бұрын
Where can I get some of these turkeys
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Ай бұрын
We order online or you can check a local feed store
@aliceyoung2507 Ай бұрын
And they take care for the chiks
@WahabTaiwo-xc9sv 3 ай бұрын
Please send me where you buy your turkey
@urbanhomesteadmama_ 2 ай бұрын
We buy them from Tractor Supply online!
@eliasalcantara9537 Жыл бұрын
Can baby turkeys eat bread.
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
I would stick to their diet until they get older and then you can start feeding them kitchen scraps
@user-zz8md9db6u 9 ай бұрын
Please how can I take good care of my turkey without die
@urbanhomesteadmama_ 9 ай бұрын
Oh no, hopefully this was helpful
@GT-yh1ny 9 ай бұрын
Can grow without any vaccines??
@urbanhomesteadmama_ 9 ай бұрын
We got them from a hatchery but you can always grow from eggs
@GT-yh1ny 9 ай бұрын
@@urbanhomesteadmama_ yes..!! I will also have to collect from a hatchery. But I can not take care them like it's mother. Can they live with me?
@chinthamallamahesh5167 Жыл бұрын
How we get those turkey madam.
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Ordered them from tractor supply!
@matthewokusu5971 Жыл бұрын
Please teach us how to make broiler starter for turkeys
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
We feed our turkey game bird feed!
@KonstantyPL 8 ай бұрын
I wish I had 3 Turkeys so bad 😭
@urbanhomesteadmama_ 8 ай бұрын
The best!
@KonstantyPL 8 ай бұрын
@@urbanhomesteadmama_ thx and I missed spelled, I mean 2
@bullyarena3923 Жыл бұрын
Fat turkeys = sunflower seeds, flax seeds, hazelnuts/acorns and lots of bugs
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@boonmsgt Жыл бұрын
Save the children. Boycott TSC they host Drag Story hour for children. Thanks for the video. Sorry I use to love tractor supply until I discovered that they are groomers. I was looking for a video on older birds. My turkeys won't fit in chicken coop. 😂
@urbanhomesteadmama_ Жыл бұрын
Oh wow didn’t know! And we do actually have 1 adult turkey with our chickens now but she can’t fit through the coop door we have to open the whole barn door for her haha
@BlackCatMagic0 Жыл бұрын
Teaching children that there are different kinds of people isn't grooming. Drag is an ancient art form and children love to see bright, colorful characters- think of their love for Disneyland and similar things. Their parents are present. Nobody is seeing anything salacious at these book readings. People who grow up learning about differences in their fellow humans are much more likely to be accepting and kind- that goes for how they feel about themselves, too. I recommend doing research on the topic from a source that is more balanced- and please keep an open mind and heart. Have a wonderful day ❤
@debrajacobi5184 11 ай бұрын
@@BlackCatMagic0 drag isn’t ancient form of art especially for children’s viewing. Just because man says is ok doesn’t make it so!
@pamnelson6903 10 ай бұрын
@bl
@pamnelson6903 10 ай бұрын
Cackle hatchery maybe a good alternative
@Jaspermoises1835 5 ай бұрын
Ok. Hate to nitpick but, if this is an introductory video to raising turkeys for the beginner, step one would be calling them poults not chicks. Just saying.
@urbanhomesteadmama_ 5 ай бұрын
Got it, thanks!
@ryner4210 5 ай бұрын
Ok ken
@christrussell9713 2 ай бұрын
So you do like to nit pick. She did an awesome video. You could have kept scrolling..but you chose to show how petty and nit picky you are. Get a life.
@manwithnoname734 2 ай бұрын
Okay Bryan be, that guy, that obnoxious guy
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