Are you thinking about raising turkeys but don’t know where to start? 🦃

In this special guest episode of The Coop Podcast, we sit down with author Stacey Benjamin to talk all things turkey keeping, from getting started with poults to raising a happy, healthy flock.

We cover the key differences between heritage and broad-breasted turkeys, brooder temperature and high-protein feeding, housing setups, and how turkey behavior compares to chickens (spoiler: they’ve got BIG personalities). Plus, we dive into breeding, brooding, common mistakes to avoid, and what new turkey keepers should know before bringing birds home.

Whether you're adding turkeys to your flock for the first time or just curious about these charismatic birds, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you get started.

Link to Stacy's Book:

An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Raising Backyard Turkeys: https://meyerhatchery.com/products/an-absolute-beginners-guide-to-raising-backyard-turkeys

Whether you’re just getting started or expanding your flock, this episode is here to educate and inspire your poultry journey. New episodes drop every other week. Subscribe, leave a review, and send your questions or stories to [email protected].

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