Do turkeys hurt chickens?

Do turkeys hurt chickens?

Turkeys can kill chickens but if they will, it depends on the mood and gender of the turkeys involved. Turkeys are larger than chickens, so if they are not introduced properly before rearing them together, there can be injuries and even death. Turkeys are territorial in nature and sometimes male chickens are too.

Can chickens make turkeys sick?

Chickens and game birds are likely the most important source of infection for turkeys and other birds, as they are prolific in generation of infective cecal worm ova.

Do turkeys eat the same food as chickens?

Mature Chickens and Turkeys Adult chickens and turkeys can be fed the same feed. Feed containing 16% protein is fine for hens and turkeys. Although, if you’re raising turkeys for meat you’ll probably need a higher protein feed.

Do turkeys lay eggs like chickens?

Just like chickens, turkeys lay eggs. But when it comes to the grocery store and restaurant menus, turkey eggs are conspicuously absent. Although the first thought may be that they aren’t edible, the lack of these eggs in the market is due to a combination of other factors.

Does turkey meat have parasites?

There are two groups of worms that affect turkeys: gape worms which live in the bird’s trachea (windpipe) and cause gasping (these worms are exceedingly rare) and intestinal worms.

What should turkey poop look like?

Male turkey poop tends to be elongated or J-shaped, while the female’s is like a spiral blob, more or less similar to a snail’s shell. The contrasting configurations arise from the different internal anatomy of male and female turkeys.

What disease do turkeys carry?

Though avian pox is probably the most common disease affecting wild turkeys, it is not a major threat to the population. Other viral diseases that have been noted in wild turkeys include western equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis and eastern equine encephalitis.

Are turkeys and chickens the same thing?

Turkeys Are Just Like Chickens, Except Bigger. Now, before you get all persnickety with me, yes, of course turkey and chicken are two different birds. They are not the same. Turkey has a richer, darker taste than chicken, and it makes even more wonderful stock and broth.

Can I raise turkeys and Chickens together?

Chickens and turkeys can be raised together, although it is always best to keep them separate if possible.

Do chickens and turkeys breed together?

Chickens and turkeys are two different species and shouldn’t be cross-bred. According to Wikipedia, there have been some attempts to cross domestic turkeys and chickens before, but very few hybrids successfully hatched. This doesn’t mean a male turkey (a stag) or a rooster will not attempt to mate with females of the other species.

Can turkeys and chickens be kept in same area?

turkeys and chickens can be kept together , in the same coop if you have the room. GAME birds cant be kept near them such as pheasent and quail. Unless you live in area that has blackhead disease, in which case chickens and Turkey’s shouldn’t be housed together.