Author Topic: Transporting turkeys (Read 1916 times)

Harebell · « **on:** November 06, 2014, 12:27:39 pm »

Hello there. I have about 14 turkeys I need to transport (about a 1hr drive) next month. I have transported small numbers of turkeys before by putting them in a couple of dog crates in the back of a vehicle but 14 won't fit this way! I have a small/mid sized sheep trailer - could I put them loose in this with lots of straw on the floor?

Anyone else transported similar number of turkeys, geese etc before? How did you do it?

Clansman · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2014, 01:52:33 pm »

Yep, do fine like that, I've moved them like this in the back of vans and horse boxes before no problem.

Victorian Farmer · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2014, 02:16:18 pm »

Should be no problem give them some greens

Marches Farmer · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2014, 02:33:37 pm »

I transport mine in an 8' x 5' Ifor WIlliams - put the internal vertical divider in with a puppy cage panel tied in to fill the gap at the top. I load them overnight, with feed and water available, so they have a chance to calm down and familiarise themselves with the trailer. Ours has a stable-door type personnel side door which someone holds closed while the catcher is getting a secure grip.