Are you planning to raise turkeys in your backyard? If so, there are many things you need to know before you start raising some turkeys, such as what type of houses they should be kept in and what to feed the turkeys.

If you’re wondering what to feed turkeys, you’ve found the right article for information to get you started on your turkey farm.

Keep in mind that turkeys are different. You must have plenty of water and feeders available for them, especially when they are only a day old. You may need to spend time with them in the first hour to make sure they find food and water. You may need to dip their beaks into the water and feeder to make sure they know where to place them. Once the birds start eating and drinking well, they will grow without much difficulty.

A hanging feeder is a good way to start turkeys. You can simply place them on the ground to allow day-old turkeys to eat. As turkeys grow, feeders should be raised. Keep in mind that the birds’ shoulders should be higher than the rump where they are eating. As the birds get older, you may want to consider building a covered feeder.

What to feed turkeys? A young turkey should be fed 28% medicated turkey starter, preferably for the first 8 weeks. Older turkeys can be fed corn, rye, oats, and wheat. The pellets are going to be the main diet of these birds. You can get these bird pellets at your local farm store, as well as a pet store. You will need to crush these pellets if you are feeding them to young turkeys.

Commercial turkey owners generally have four different foods for their birds as they grow from day of life to market. You may need to buy at least three: starter, grower, and finisher. You can have the producer feed a finisher by giving them along with grains like corn, oats, or wheat.