When can turkey chicks go outside?
eight weeks old
Move Them Outside Make sure they are fully feathered and at least eight weeks old before moving poults to their new outdoor housing. You can give them access to outdoors but still provide the lamp at night for a week or two, and then finally move them to their new, grown-up turkey roosts and pen.
Is Chick starter OK for turkeys?
Chick starter can be used to raise turkeys, with cautions: It does not have enough proteins or vitamins for good development. If chick starter is used, be sure to supplement with brewer’s yeast at the rate of 2 cups per 10 lbs of chick starter.
How do you take care of newly hatched turkeys?
They will be happiest if you keep their brooder temperature at 95-100 degrees for the first week, then lower the temperature by about 5 degrees per week until they are fully feathered, approximately 6-8 weeks old. They will still appreciate a heat lamp at night for a few weeks after this period if the nights are cool.
Are there any day old turkeys for sale?
All of our day old turkeys for sale are the of the highest quality. Our turkey poults are shipped the day they hatch, with a small minimum of just 5 turkey poults for broad breasted breeds. We offer sexing on the Broad Breasted White Turkey and the Broad Breasted Bronze Turkey, all other turkey breeds are straight run.
When is the last day to sell turkey poults?
The last ship date is June 15. The last ship date is June 15. We sell several beautiful varieties of turkey poults and eggs. Turkey poults typically ship from March through August and fertile turkey eggs from May through July. We offer healthy and quality turkey poults for sale with different breeds and varieties available.
How many turkey poults do I need to buy?
Our turkey poults are shipped the day they hatch, with a small minimum of just 5 turkey poults for broad breasted breeds. We offer sexing on the Broad Breasted White Turkey and the Broad Breasted Bronze Turkey, all other turkey breeds are straight run. Our minimum order quantity for Broad Breasted Turkey Breeds is 5.
How to order a Turkey from cackle hatchery?
Whether you would like a heritage turkey, a broad breasted turkey or one of our bargain specials on turkey hatchlings, you can expect affordable prices and fast shipping when you order from Cackle Hatchery®. Take some time to browse our complete inventory of turkeys today, and give us a call at 417-532-4581 to learn more from a member of our team.
