Our turkeys got to run around & cause trouble all day every day. Seriously, some trouble. These not so little jerks ran around stealing other animals food even though they had their own to eat. Sometimes, they would take a break & sit in our rocking chairs. Other times, they would jump on our cars, looking for a way to break in & go joy riding. They enjoyed following us around while we did chores, randomly yelling that we were doing it wrong. One time, they even walked up the street to go talk to our neighbor!
For our first go at Turkeys, most were sold out (thanks 2020) so we weren't able to try as many different breeds as we would have liked. We got Royal Palms, Blue Slates, & 2 Broad Breasted Bronze. After raising Quail & Chickens, we felt ready for turkeys even though we knew that they have a high mortality rate in the Brooder (baby pen). It was still pretty crazy despite tons of research. They are like little fluffy turtles as babies. If they fall over on their backs, they can't get back up. So we started calling them Flurtles, short for Fluffy Turtles. It was both heart breaking & frustrating every time one passed away for no reason. Thankfully, 17 made it to adulthood. This is them as teenagers in the grown out pen.
Time to move the chickens or ducks? Turkeys are there to supervise you. Baby chicken got out of the fence & can't figure out how to get back in due to panic? Turkeys will chase both of you while yelling! Because that totally helps…
