feeding turkeys

LittleBunny · **Joined:** Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:01 pm **Posts:** 2

What should I feed turkeys from day old to mature? I have bought some turkey starter crumble to start the chicks off but how long should I feed it to them and then what should the mature turkeys eat? Thanks in advance

LB

Texas · **Joined:** Tue Apr 20, 2010 7:52 pm **Posts:** 44

Turkeys need higher protein than chickens. The poults will need a starter crumble with 28%-30% for the first 6-8 weeks (Rogue Gamebird Starter is a good feed for this period), then you can change them over to a feed with about 18% protein (Rogue All-In-One works well). Never feed them layer pellets, as the calcium level is too high for growing birds. When they are about 3 weeks old, you can start sprinkling a little chick grit on their feed, like you would salt your food. Do not give them scratch until they are at least 8 weeks old, then you can give them a little as a treat. I feed my adult breeder birds a gamebird breeder ration during the breeding and laying season, but you can feed them All-In-One with good results. When the hens begin to lay, they should have free choice access to grit and oyster shell. They will appreciate greens, bread, garden trimmings and other treats as well.

From http://www.docstoc.com/docs/3661319/TIP ... KEY-POULTS

olivegrovefarm · **Joined:** Thu Jun 24, 2010 7:27 pm **Posts:** 1

Here's some fact and figures about Starter and Grower, hope it helps

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LittleBunny · **Joined:** Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:01 pm **Posts:** 2

Thank you both, just the sort of info I needed thanks.

oozcorpse · **Joined:** Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:15 am **Posts:** 2715

exceedlingly well answered = [smilie=a_goodjobson.gif]

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