How to Raise Turkeys Well? Detailed Explanation of Breeding Methods and Techniques

The turkey is a type of poultry introduced into China in recent years. It is much larger than our native chicken breeds, and one turkey is about 3 times the size of an ordinary chicken. Because it was introduced only a short time ago, turkey breeding techniques are still not very mature, so how can turkeys be raised well? Qinnong Network gives everyone a brief introduction.

1. Seed Selection and Breeding

At present, there are not many turkey breeds in China. High-quality turkey breeds are generally in the hands of large-scale farmers, and the turkeys in the hands of ordinary smallholders are, to be honest, average. So if buying, it is recommended to look for a somewhat famous farm, as there is more guarantee and the price will be cheaper. Secondly, friends who want to breed their own are even less advised to buy from smallholders, because gene stability is too poor, and the offspring bred are generally not ideal. For seed selection, the larger the wattle under the turkey's beak, the better; those with a bright red color, like blood, are the best seedlings.

2. Site Management

A turkey's feathers are much thicker than those of a normal chicken, which easily leads to parasites and the like on the bird itself, especially in humid environments. So the chicken coop generally needs to maintain a dry environment with smooth ventilation. Avoid direct sunlight shining into the coop, yet still keep the coop bright. For chicken cages, it is generally recommended to use wire mesh to separate them from the ground for easy cleaning. The overall height should be kept at about 4 m, which is good for oxygen supply. Windows are generally 1.5 m high to facilitate air circulation into the chicken cage.

3. Feeding and Fattening

To a certain extent, turkeys have some carnivorous tendencies and are rather fierce. Fattening them is also somewhat different. In addition to normal feed, fishmeal is an essential feed for turkeys. Of course, for a better fattening effect, everyone can also buy some wild forage that helps with gaining meat, and it only costs a few mao per jin. In some places, heads are crushed into granules and mixed with feed for feeding; the benefit of this is ensuring the turkey's health and vitality.

4. Daily Management

In daily management, you must frequently inspect the chicken coop. Turkeys love to fight, and everyone should separate them promptly. Next is hygiene management, because a dirty and messy environment very easily causes turkeys to be infected with germs and parasites. The ground should generally be rinsed with clean water, and after rinsing it is recommended to use a fan to air-dry it to maintain overall dryness. Finally, vitamins and the like should be added to the feed from time to time to prevent damage to the chickens' feet.

Generally, turkeys can reach more than 5KG after growing up, so daily feed consumption is relatively large. It is recommended to give more amount but fewer times, because turkeys are generally raised for fattening, and they will not keep eating nonstop when feeding. Everyone must pay more attention to the above situations when raising turkeys.