Raising turkeys

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

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

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

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

11 kinds of poultry to consider adding to your homestead! Not a chicken fan? No problem...here are 10 other varieties of poultry that you can raise and breed!

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

Why raise boring old chickens when you can raise the greatest bird known to poultry? Here, we walk you through how to raise turkeys in your backyard.

It is important to consider the needs of a turkey in providing a safe and secure refuge. A turkey shelter needs to be draft free to start.

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.

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