Broad Breasted White and Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys are noted for their fast growth. The hens of these varieties will have a live weight of approximately 15 lbs. at 18 weeks. The toms will weigh approximately 25 lbs. at 20 weeks. The other breeds of turkeys are generally hardier and do well as free range birds. Turkeys should not be raised with chickens or other poultry because turkeys can pass Blackhead and other disease to chickens.
Ducks are very popular to raise.
They can be a good table bird, they are good egg layers and can also be very entertaining. They are very hardy and disease resistant. The Pekin, Rouen, and Muscovey ducks are good meat type ducks. The Pekin will produce a eight to nine pound bird in nine to twelve weeks. Khaki Campbell and Indian Runner ducks are both excellent egg layers capable of laying 250 eggs a year.