Our first batch of turkey poults have arrived on the farm and we are ready to get them started. These are baby broad breasted white turkeys that will grow out to about 16 weeks at processing.

Turkeys need a little different care in the brooder. We talk about heat lamps and the proper temperature for raising turkeys and preparing to put them out on pasture. Turkeys also need a higher protein content in their feed.

Pastured turkeys are very similar to pastured chickens. They have a few different requirements but are really easy to raise.

Raising turkeys on pasture where they can eat grass, bugs, worms and grubs makes for a better flavor meat and it lets the turkey act like turkeys should. We keep them in a chicken tractor with some poultry netting surrounding their tractor to protect them from predators. They move on the pasture every few days where they get a fresh spot to forage on. We've also found that turkey manure is great for the soil and helps us grow a very green and lush pasture grass.

This is part of our grow your own food series. We want to teach folks to be self sustaining and grow their own food which is healthier, more nutritious and better for the earth and soil. Growing your own food is easy and fun. Most families can grow enough for their household on small acreage. Egg chickens, meat chickens and turkeys can all be grown on a small lot with proper rotation and management. Future videos will feature discussions about egg layers, meat chickens or broilers, pastured pigs, pastured and grass fed sheep, gardening and more. Sheraton Park Farms is a wholistic, regenerative farm that practices rotational grazing, soil building and responsible agriculture in central North Carolina. Follow us for methods and ideas to make your farming journey more pleasurable and profitable.

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