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patmci

  • Joined Jun 2009
Turkey Weights
« on: September 04, 2010, 11:13:32 am »
Would bronze turkeys be ready for killing at 16 weeks old. What weights would they reach.

Tudful Tamworths

  • Joined Aug 2009
    • Liz's website
Re: Turkey Weights
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2010, 09:56:43 pm »
My bronze turkeys don't go for slaughter until they're about 22-24 wks, when they reach weights of between 12lb and 17lb. I wouldn't send them off at the age you're suggesting, as I think you might struggle to reach 8lb. Just a guesstimate. Hope this helps.
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oaklandspigs

  • Joined Nov 2009
  • East Sussex
    • OaklandsPigs
Re: Turkey Weights
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2010, 09:04:26 am »
Would be worth you re-posting this in the poultry section  ;D
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