A well-balanced ration supplies the amount of fat needed according to the age of the turkey and also the type of turkey in rlation to how much energy the body of the fowl will require. Check out the labels and inquire at your local feed store as you will need to feed a certain amount to each turkey poult up to eight weeks of age, then you will feed a different amount over eight weeks of age. The more nutrition in the feed the more the feed will cost as when feeding the proper nutrition you will be able to market the fowl earlier and thus save money. Every three to four weeks after brooding the nutritional needs will change. Most of the commercial feeds have both plant and animal proteins in the poultry feed and most rations consist mainly of cereal-type grains.
Soybeans are very high in protein and are used in poultry feed as they are considered plant protein.
Be sure to provide enough water for your turkeys to drink as water provides some trace minerals and the function of water is primarily to help maintain body temperature. If they do not have enough water then the body tissues will dry out and they will have dehydration. Be sure to notice carefully when there are times of excessive humidity and heat as they will need even more water than usual. The care you give turkeys will determine the adult production of them. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site.