The Accidental Smallholder Forum

Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Chrisnut on October 08, 2015, 08:21:29 pm

Title: Turkey feed
Post by: Chrisnut on October 08, 2015, 08:21:29 pm

Hi all....

I'm rearing turkeys for the table and all is well, a friend has decided she wants to save a couple of these birds from slaughter and is going to take two on as pets. Does anyone know what feed they should be fed as no one seems to have a regular turkey feed ??

Thx

Title: Re: Turkey feed
Post by: devonlady on October 09, 2015, 08:48:18 am

I assume she will be taking females (males will not make good pets) so I would feed them as chickens, free- range -whatever-they-can-find plus layers pellets and a bit of whole wheat?

Title: Re: Turkey feed
Post by: Chrisnut on October 09, 2015, 09:22:21 am

Thx Devonlady...

yes she is taking 2 x girls

Title: Re: Turkey feed
Post by: Marches Farmer on October 09, 2015, 07:28:33 pm

I feed my mature turkeys only layers pellets.  They can get through a lot of grit and also tend to drink far more than chickens.  I always take feeders away at night, to keep them in good but not fat condition.