turkey shelter

greenspun.com : LUSENET : Countryside : One Thread

Wanting to build good shelter/pen for 4 turkeys.

-- Debbie Pearson (tandd@gci.net), March 31, 2002

Answers

Put a roof on it. Turkeys will actually drown while looking up at the rain. I have had this happen. Good luck. Robin

-- Robin Downing (Southpawrobin1@aol.com), April 01, 2002.

A turkey house doesn't need to be made much different than a chicken house... Although, generally needs to be lower to the ground, not a steep ramp into the house if you use one. As they get heavier, it gets harder for them to jump into the house or walk up a higher ramp. Use good wood, no scraps, here as the turkeys can be near 40 lbs. when 6 months old. Hope this helps some :-)

-- Cheri in NY (t.asprion@worldnet.att.net), April 01, 2002.

Moderation questions? read the FAQ