Turkey

Clinical signs of worms include: Weight loss. Dullness. Lack of egg production (in breeding birds). Mild diarrhoea. Can turkey have worms? There are two groups… Read More »How Do I Know If My Turkey Has Worms?

Don’t stuff turkeys that will be grilled, smoked, fried or microwaved. Don’t let your turkey sit out at room temperature — that gives pesky bacteria… Read More »Should I Stuff My Turkey?

Turkey poults require higher levels of protein than chicks. It is recommended that they are fed unmedicated chick starter with a supplement of brewer’s yeast… Read More »Do Turkeys Need Brewers Yeast?

Provide cracked corn, millet, milo, wheat, oats, or other seeds and grains. Wild turkeys are not picky and will readily eat less expensive birdseed mixes,… Read More »What Can I Put Out For Wild Turkeys?

Sperm is transferred from the male’s cloaca to the female’s cloaca. The cloaca is the name for the vent that leads to the turkeys’ sex… Read More »How Do Turkeys Fertilize Eggs?

Space: A good-quality habitat will support one bird per 30 acres (one flock per 640 to 800 acres). But because turkeys need a lot of… Read More »How Many Turkeys Can You Have Per Acre?

Turkeys can overwinter in temperatures below freezing provided they have adequate shelter, water, and extra feed to support the increased calorie burn of producing enough… Read More »Do Turkeys Need Heat In The Winter?

Turkeys are omnivorous and will sample a wide variety of foods. To attract turkeys to your yard, you can provide them with a large ground… Read More »How Do You Bait A Turkey?

A mixture of corn, cereal grains, and green field is the ideal mix for turkey food plots. If you need to create openings for food… Read More »How Do You Attract Turkeys In The Spring?

Disease management Common disease Cause Symptoms Paratyphoid Salmonella pullorum Diarrhea in poults Turkey coryza Bordetella avium Snicking, rales and discharge of excessive nasal mucus Coccidiosis… Read More »What Are The Signs Of A Sick Turkey?