Today we're talking Turkey! Talking about turkeys that is. With customers ordering turkeys for 4-H and Thanksgiving, we thought we would cover some of the basics about the different turkey breeds, raising turkeys, and some commonly asked questions we received from our listeners!
In this episode you'll:
- Hear Kendra + Jeff's Turkey Raising Experience
- Understand The Difference Between Broad-Breasted & Heritage Turkey Breeds
- Learn Answers To The Questions You Asked!
Important Links:
- Turkey Breeds
- Turkey Brooding 101 - Help Desk
- Poultry Feed Guidelines - Help Desk
- Raising Heritage Turkeys - Blog Post
- Coccidiosis - Blog Post
- Episode 7 - Poultry Types
- Episode 16 - Transitions
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