Il turkey, after the hen, is thefarmyard animal most bred and widespread in Italy. It is an animal raised mainly for food purposes, since unlike hens, the number of eggs laid by the female turkey is very low. It is an animal that has higher costs than the hen, both as regards its maintenance and with reference to the hen-house suited. In fact, its dimensions impose some relatively large spaces. It is also an animal that is not at all easy to raise, so the best possible well-being must be guaranteed to keep it at its best.
Some useful information for the well-being of your turkeys
It is a territorial animal, so there are no particular problems leaving them in open enclosures. At the same time, however, attention must be paid to presence of wild animals, which could attack your turkeys at any time. A chicken coop suitable for turkeys it is therefore necessary to allow your turkeys to go to sleep safely.
Un chicken coop it is also suitable for turkeys, obviously it is necessary to take into account that the dimensions of the turkeys are greater and consequently it must be taken into account that a maximum number of 2 turkeys can be kept for each square meter.
Turkeys like perches for station overnight. In the bottom of the hen house a thick enough layer of straw should be placed, to be changed regularly.
Feeding the turkey it varies according to its growth, in fact during the first part of its life the quantity of ingested proteins is very high, and then decreases with the growth of the turkey.
It is very important for a turkey to have one space available for grazing, in this way it will be able to ingest other nutritional elements that are not present in the diet provided in the feed.
The reproduction and breeding of turkeys is not simple, certainly less simple than raising a hen. This leads to a higher cost for each garment.
If you choose to start with raise turkeys, surely it will be necessary to opt for rustic garments and not coming from intensive farming.
Is there the possibility of raising turkeys and other poultry animals at the same time?
In the past there were numerous farms of different species in country houses. Farms that still continue, albeit to a lesser extent. So yes, it is possible to breed at the same time and in the same space turkeys together with hens, ducks and geese. Some precautions to take into consideration are the following: animals are better if they have more or less the same age, this will lead to a reduction in fighting and the creating a hierarchy in a natural way. When choosing different species, it is necessary to opt for a subdivision in which the larger animals are fewer in number than the smaller ones. We must then allow all animals to have a easy access to food, therefore, it is recommended to place a large number of feeders in different points of the enclosure. Last trick is not to allow ducks and geese to bathe in the troughs, otherwise they will get dirty in no time.
Educating turkeys to use the chicken coop: tips and tricks
Turkeys are animals interesting to breed, but require some attentions specifications. Train turkeys to use the chicken coop is a demanding process patience e steadiness, but which can be very useful to maintain hygiene e to prevent parasitic contamination.
The first step to train turkeys to use the chicken coop is to make it cozy e comfortable. The chicken coop must be spacious, clean and provided with litter to reduce unpleasant odors and maintain hygiene. Turkeys must have easy access at the chicken coop and his accessories, like the drinkers and mangers.
The second step is to accustom the turkeys to to come in e go out from the chicken coop. This can be done this way gradual, for example by leaving the chicken coop open during the day and closing it only at night, so as to let the turkeys know that the chicken coop is their place to hang out rest night. If the turkeys don't enter the coop of their own free will, it is possible attract them food, or to shift their nest inside the chicken coop to make them feel al sure.
Finally, it is important to be constant in training and reward turkeys when they use the chicken coop correctly. This can be done by offering them food o awards, or simply by giving them caution e caresses. This way, the turkeys will learn to associate the chicken coop with a place sure e comfortable, and they will use it regularly.
Turkeys as backyard companions: the advantages of breeding
Moving on to benefits of turkey farming, they can be a source of meat tasty and rich in protein. Also, turkeys can be raised in a way planet e respectful of the environment, thanks to their ability to recycle organic waste and keep the balance natural of the land. Finally, raising turkeys can be a business recreational e educational for children and adults, who can learn to take care of the animals and enjoy the benefits of sustainable agriculture.
However, rearing turkeys does require some attention technical to secure theirs well-being and their health. For example, turkeys must have access constant to water clean and good supply, which must be balanced e nutritious. Also, turkeys must be protected dai predatorssuch us volpi or coyote, which can attack them during the night.
Turkeys can be susceptible a diseases e infections, which must be prevented with proper hygiene and caution vet.
È very important consider all wait which involves raising turkeys, including the attention and care they require. Choose the right kind of hen-house, making sure the animals have sufficient room to move and has access to fresh food and water, all factors that will help ensure health and well-being some turkeys. In addition, it is essential to find out about local regulations regarding turkey farming and always comply with them.
The norms vary considerably from region to region, and even from municipality to municipality, and can concern different issues, such as the number maximum of animals that can be kept, the distances minimum to be respected with respect to homes or roads, the methods of disposal of the waste, the conditions of hygiene of the chicken coop and the surrounding area.
