Raising turkeys

Are turkeys hard to raise? Should you raise turkeys? Learn about raising and caring for turkeys, butchering, processing and cooking turkeys.

You're thinking of getting turkeys, but wondering if you can stick them in with your chickens. Can you raise turkeys and chickens together?

Learn to feed young turkeys a healthy diet that supports their rapid growth, according to these authentic 1800's instructions!

Baby turkeys are called poults and they are raised almost identically to chicks with a few important differences.

If you're curious about raising turkeys on the homestead, here's why we love raising our heritage turkeys. Bronze turkeys are such a fun addition!

By raising heritage breed turkeys you acknowledge the importance of preserving genetic diversity. However you need to understand the challenges too.

It is widely believed that chickens will give blackhead disease to turkeys and wipe out your flock, but that's not the whole story.

Despite their bad reputation for being a bit on the dry side, and prone to disease, turkeys are phenomenal birds. They are sophisticated and regal creatures with awesome personalities. As well as an abundant meat supply, turkeys make fantastic pets. If you do choose to raise them, there won’t be a dull day on your

Raising broad breasted turkeys for my family table was the next stop on my homesteading journey after owning laying hens. My friends and peers warned me that turkeys can be fragile in their first few weeks of life and to prepare myself for some of the poults to pass. With a lot of research, the right feed, and the proper living space, I defied that warning and successfully raised them from hatch to table.

Turkeys are fascinating and intelligent creatures that are enjoyed by people all over the world. For some, turkeys are kept as beloved pets, while for...

Learn essential tips for raising day old turkeys, from care and feeding to creating the right environment for healthy growth and development.

Start raising your own heritage turkeys at home with these easy steps for beginners and create a sustainable protein source for your family.

Raising turkeys is a great way to provide meat for your family. Here you can learn how to raise turkeys in your backyard.

Learn basic housing and fencing requirements for raising turkeys, including tips for roosting structures, pen enclosures, and houses for breeding.

Knowing how to build a turkey coop that's an appealing place to roost will keep your flock happy and healthy on your homestead.

Raising Turkeys on the homestead can seem daunting when compared to chickens and ducks, but I promise you it is worth it! I have raised Broad Breasted White and Bronze Broad Breasted Orlopp turkeys in the brooder from day old poults to harvest, and also now my dad and I have had a pretty successful year with a breeding trio of barnyard heritage breed turkeys on his homestead.

Looking to add some poultry to your homestead? Here's a guide that dives into the different turkey breeds and how they may best fit with your family's needs.

Raising your own turkeys is a great experience and the meat you are left with is worth the effort and minimal expense.

Some turkeys are more cold-hardy than others. If you live in an area with harsh winters, do try to find a breed known to be cold-hardy.

I just adore our turkeys! They are breathtakingly beautiful and so entertaining! Here are a few thoughts and tips on raising turkeys as a beginner that might help you if you’re looking into having some for yourself!