How big of a coop Do turkeys need?

You’ll need a minimum of 25 square feet of outdoor space per bird for them to exercise, with predator-proof fencing on all sides, as well as overhead. You’ll also need a small shed for a turkey coop; an 8-by-10-foot structure is big enough to house a few birds.

Do turkeys need a coop like chickens?

If you plan to raise your turkeys from poults, then the answer to “Do turkeys need a coop?” is a resounding yes. Once the poults outgrow their brooder, they will need a secure coop at night, just like any other type of poultry.

How much space does a meat turkey need?

One turkey needs at least 6.25-feet of space. They also need roosts to sleep. You’ll also need fencing to protect your turkeys from predators. Turkeys are flighty, so your fence needs to be at least 4-feet high.

What shelter do turkeys need?

Turkeys require elevated roosting spots to spend the overnight hours, ideally with a sheltering roof to protect them from the elements. It is possible to build a single roost pen with space for several birds (a five-by-eight-foot roost will house about 20 turkeys) or you can build a set of roosts.

Can chickens and turkeys live together?

One of the main ways to keep turkeys healthy is too NOT raise chickens and turkeys together. When turkeys and chickens are raised together, turkeys run a high risk of contracting the disease histomoniasis, also known as blackhead.

Are turkeys loud to raise?

Which bird makes more noise, turkeys or chickens? Generally speaking, turkeys are quiet birds to raise and make less noise than chickens. Occasionally a turkey will gobble, which will be just as loud, if not louder, as a rooster crowing.

Do turkeys need nesting boxes?

Turkeys are fairly easy animals to raise, requiring nothing more than food, water and simple shelter to thrive. Nest boxes are an essential feature for laying turkey hens, and can be simply built with just a little time and effort.

Will a skunk eat a turkey?

skunks – Skunks eat both eggs and young turkeys. They usually eat the head and neck of the bird and par- ticularly like the entrails and blood. Skunks often leave an obvious odiferous “calling card” in areas where they have been active.

What size chicken coop do I need for turkeys?

The size of the coop will also depend on whether the turkeys will be kept confined in a yard or whether they will have access to a large pasture. The more time the turkeys will spend in the coop, the bigger it needs to be. You’ll have the best chance of getting your turkeys to sleep in a coop if you get them as poults and train them early.

How big is a turkey coop with nest box?

The coop is 5 foot wide by 6 foot long, not including the nest box. So the turkey coop with nest box is 5 foot wide by 8 foot long and about 7 foot tall. The 10 inch wheels are from Harbor Freight.

What size are the wheels on a turkey coop?

The coop is 5 foot wide by 6 foot long, not including the nest box. So the turkey coop with nest box is 5 foot wide by 8 foot long and about 7 foot tall. The 10 inch wheels are from Harbor Freight. It makes it much easier to move the coop.

Why choose our turkey coop design?

Our turkey coop design – (utilitarian – perhaps a little ugly) was selected and tweaked from years of direct observation of the heritage hen and brood & their inclinations of using the coop during the various stages of growth of the turkey poults. Basically the turkey instinct to be off of the ground is the driving factor of use.