How much does a turkey poult cost? An analysis of breeding characteristics and mating key points

The turkey is a relatively large bird, and most of them today have been domesticated from wild stock, with a large number raised in captivity. The turkey is a social, gentle-natured, slow-moving creature, and because its meat is tender and tasty, high in protein and low in fat, it is deeply loved by consumers on the market. So how much does a turkey poult cost now? How should the breeding characteristics and mating of turkeys be managed?

1. How much does a turkey poult cost

The price of turkey poults is currently around 20-50 yuan each, and the price is affected by many factors, such as age in months, breed, region and so on, so there is a certain amount of variation. Nicholas turkey poults are more expensive, generally 20-30 yuan each; Beltsville turkey poults are 10-15 yuan each; Bronze turkey poults are 6-10 yuan each. However, when buying turkey poults you should also consider the quantity purchased; the larger the quantity, the cheaper the price, and it can be negotiated.

2. Breeding characteristics and mating of turkeys

1. Late sexual maturity: under captive conditions, female turkeys generally mature sexually at 28 to 34 weeks of age, and male turkeys mature sexually at 30-36 weeks of age. Generally, mating and breeding 3-4 weeks after sexual maturity is appropriate.

2. Egg-laying pattern: there are 4-6 laying cycles each year, with 10 to 20 eggs laid per cycle, up to 30; annual egg production is 50 to 100 eggs; the useful lifespan is 2-5 years, and some are used for 4-5 years, but the later egg-laying rate is low and not very economical.

3. Male-to-female ratio: under captive conditions, for natural mating the male-to-female ratio is 1:8 to 10; with artificial insemination it can be expanded to 1:18 to 20

4. Incubation period: the incubation period of turkeys is 28 days.