Turkey raising

Learn to raise baby turkeys after they hatch from their egg & are small enough to hold in your hand. It's very similar to raising chickens.

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.

Disclaimer: This is a post about raising turkeys for Thanksgiving. Yes, we slaughtered our own turkeys. Due to the nature of this post, t...

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

“Can I keep chickens with other kinds of poultry?” or "Can I have a mixed flock?" The short answer is YES, you can. But should you?

Learn the most common heritage turkey breeds and the pros and cons of each one to help you choose what breed of turkey to raise on a small farm.

Homesteading, gardening, and owning backyard poultry have hit a peak in popularity. Many small homesteaders raise chickens for eggs and possibly even meat, learning how to process the meat birds themselves to avoid the hard-to-get processing dates with their nearby poultry processors. #homesteading #gardening #DIY #backyardturkeys #growyourown #raisingturkeys #processingturkey #butchering #meyerhatchery #farming #thanksgivingturkey

Raising turkeys on pasture as opposed to in a tractor can be a good idea if you have space but they will still need additional food. See why here.

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

This comprehensive turkey guide will answer all the questions you have about turkeys and how to raise them.