Chapter six discusses all you need to know about brooding young turkey poults. Whether you’ve hatched your own eggs or are receiving shipped day-old poults, Dan discusses what to look for in poult behavior as they grow. He will help you discern between a healthy, happy poult and one in distress.
Chapter seven is quite informative for those interested in raising turkeys on pasture. The housing needs, feed requirements, stocking density, and more details need consideration when raising turkeys on pasture.
Chapter eight is about predators that may trouble turkeys and how best to deal with those predators.
Chapter nine discusses dispatching and processing turkeys for meat. Learn the methods, tools, and skills you need to supply your own meat or create a business around processing and selling processed turkeys.
Chapter ten focuses on your turkey breeding program, different methods and tools you may need.
Chapter eleven will help you learn more about owning and operating a business around turkeys. Learn the best ways to transport turkeys, marketing your products, product storage,shipping, and more.
Chapter twelve has an in-depth discussion of turkey flock health. Learn all about the diseases that may affect turkeys, parasites, and other health concerns you may encounter.
Storey’s Guide To Raising Turkeys by Dan Scrider is the most in-depth guide to raising and caring for turkeys. If you’re considering purchasing and raising turkeys in any capacity, this book should be the first one you read.