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🔺6 basic management tips for turkeys
1. Housing and Environment: Provide clean, dry, and well-ventilated facilities with adequate space (2-4 square feet per bird).
2. Nutrition and Feeding: Offer balanced diets tailored to growth stages:
– Starter (0-4 weeks): 28-30% protein
– Grower (5-12 weeks): 24-26% protein
Learn More– Finisher (13-20 weeks): 20-22% protein
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3. Health Management: Implement regular:
– Vaccination programs
– Parasite control measures
– Monitoring for disease signs
4. Breeding and Reproduction: Manage breeding stock, selecting for desirable traits:
– Fertility
– Hatchability
– Growth rate
5. Lighting and Temperature: Maintain optimal conditions:
– Temperature: 50-70°F (10-21°C)
– Lighting: 14 hours light, 10 hours dark
6. Biosecurity and Hygiene: Implement strict biosecurity measures:
– Cleanliness
– Disinfection
– Quarantine
Additional considerations:
– Handle turkeys gently to minimize stress
– Ensure access to clean water
– Implement manure management systems
– Monitor for pests and predators
– Maintain accurate records
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Growth stages:
1. Poult (0-4 weeks)
2. Starter (5-8 weeks)
3. Grower (9-12 weeks)
4. Finisher (13-20 weeks)
Key turkey breeds:
1. Broad-Breasted White
2. Broad-Breasted Bronze
3. Narragansett
4. Beltsville Small White
Disease prevention measures:
1. Vaccination
2. Biosecurity
3. Parasite control
4. Quarantine
5. Monitoring for disease signs
Nutritional requirements:
1. Protein
2. Energy
3. Vitamins
4. Minerals
5. Amino acids
Water quality parameters:
1. pH
2. Bacteria levels
3. Nitrate levels
4. Water intake
Consult with a veterinarian or poultry specialist for personalized advice on managing your turkey operation.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) to track:
1. Average daily gain (ADG)
2. Feed conversion ratio (FCR)
3. Mortality rate
4. Fertility and hatchability
5. Production costs
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