How much space is needed to raise a pair of turkeys? Is raising eastern wild turkeys any different than others
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Raising some turkeys for 4H project. May end up being Thanksgiving and/or Christmas dinner.
Question by perry d: How much space is needed to raise a pair of turkeys? Is raising eastern wild turkeys any different than others
Any idea of size of nesting boxes? Size of pens?
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Wild turkeys generally roost in trees.
oldseadog54
October 18, 2011 at 9:39 pm
I have a young batch of Heritage Turkeys, they grow to be abt the same size as my Jersey Giants, and their nest boxes are 18×18 inches with a LARGE opening and plenty of nesting material like hay or straw. I would allow about 10×20 for a pair of turkeys, with a good place to roost under shelter and FRESH water and protected feed, preferably a little at a time as they love really fresh feed as well as very fresh water. Good luck!
Giovanni
October 18, 2011 at 9:51 pm
it should be not less than 4*4, the more is better.
araiin
October 18, 2011 at 10:43 pm