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Old 04-05-2008, 10:29 PM
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i want to get a couple of turkeys , what will i need to get me started?

will a chicken coop be ok or will i need a bigger coop

how how will my fence have to be ?

i was also told that foxes wont touch them so can i leave them be and let them roam all day and just leave the coop door open
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Old 04-05-2008, 10:38 PM
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I'd suggest a shed might make a good home - beyond that I have no idea!

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Wow, turkeys would be fun! There are some at our local pet's corner petting farm. The naughty chickens peck their bum feathers out. They're like SuperSize Me chickens - everything needs to be bigger for a turkey. And boy, they're ugly

* turkeys are noisy
* they are NOT fox-proof
* they're grazing birds, need fresh grass
* they can fly over 6 foot fencing
* they're dearer than chooks, starting at around £10 each for a young cross-breed, around £50 for an adult turkey

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would it be ok to just keep one or will they need to be in a couple ?
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