Look at you, Sean! Not that long ago you were just learning and now here you are teaching! It's wonderful! What would we do without Lenny photo bombing every video? I think we love him as much as you do!
when I was young , turkey pluckers had not yet been seen, what we did was dip the bird into hot water with paraffin melted on top. The paraffin is less dense than the hot water and when you dip the bird the wax will stick to the feathers and harden in a short time...when you crack the paraffin off the bird's carcass the feathers came with it....at least most of them did! The wax can be remelted and the feathers separated so the wax can be used over and over. Next big question...... how do you cook your turkeys? do you store them in the freezer whole? Try cutting them into segments and you might fit more meat into that freezer. When I cook turkeys these days (will be doing on later this week!) I will either segment them into breasts, drumstick with thigh attached and wings....the backs and necks and giblets (well the gizzards and hearts at least) make great turkey stock/gravy. Livers are always my special treat and they never make it to the table! This year I think I will spatchcock the bird and cook it over a bed of veggies carrots and turnips and onions...gosh I am getting hungry!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and all on the Yeostead!!
Sean, Good job of putting all these previous clips into one video just on turkeys. I imagine this video represents hours of editing. Thank you for putting in all the extra work for us.
Good advice, Sean. I used to keep Bourbon Reds and they're the best! So friendly and not aggressive. BTW, the babies are called poults, not chicks. 😉 I would say the poults are more delicate than chicks. You really have to keep an eye on the temps and make sure they learn to drink. (They're not the brightest bulbs!) If you can, put a couple chicks in with the poults just for a few days and they will teach them. Thanks for another great video from the Yeostead!
My father was born into a family that raised hundreds and hundreds of turkeys in the state of Kansas. I grew up in Michigan, where our father and mother raised my siblings and myself. We had turkeys, chickens, geese, pigs, and beef cattle. We also had a dog kennel where we raised AKC Dachounds. There always is a learning curve no matter what animals everyone raises. I just thought I should wish your family a terrific THANKSGIVING DAY. God bless you all. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I've never had turkeys, but very similar to raising chickens. a few key differences that you pointed out actually make turkey sound more viable than chickens. The flock looks great and let me know when you're processing. May have to make a trip. Oh - I've found a better greenhouse too. If they have them in stock it may make the trip.
Very informative video. I keep 8 chickens on about a quarter of an acre. I like turkeys but I want just the eggs for myself and my sister-in-law. Loved seeing your dad way behind you sitting on the ground working in front of his cabin project.😊❤
Thanks for a great video. We’re actively looking for a homestead property in TN. Once we gets settled, I definitely want Red Bourbons! You make it look so easy to do. I appreciate the detailed information.
I am so excited to see this vlog! Thank you thank you thank you! I have quail ducks chickens and rabbits. Turkeys seem like a natural next step. I need something more predator resistant. We have hawks, mink, bobcat, coyote, fox, behemoth, sasquatch and owls. Never mind tbe pond monster.😊
Great video, Sean. This was a very realistic video, with the pros and cons of raising the turkeys. I think it will be helpful for those folks considering raising them. Is there a different taste between the brownish color turkeys you raise as apposed to the all white turkeys that Jason on Sow the Land raises? Thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving to you, Holly, Henry and the parents. Have a Blessed week.
add this to the description of this video to add chapters. Google will suggest this video more for those looking for information on turkeys. 0:00 Intro 0:53 Pros / Cons 2:10 Turkeys or Chickens First? 2:50 Can Turkeys and Chickens be raised together? 3:57 Sourcing Turkey Chicks 4:59 How to Raise Turkey Chicks 7:25 Space Requirements 9:23 Fencing & Keeping Turkeys Contained 12:40 Predator Concerns 13:40 Sheltering your Turkeys 16:55 Feeding your Turkeys 18:29 Egg laying and Nesting Boxes 20:07 Processing Turkeys 21:47 Conclusion and final thoughts
Excellent video! I would add that turkey chicks don't always instinctively drink, so they often die of dehydration. Add some sugar to their water and make sure they are drinking. If they make it to 6 to 8 weeks, you should be good 😊
You need to keep the food and water 10 feet away from the roost. And move the feed and water every 10 days, they will pass droppings a short time after eating. My great aunt had only one acre and kept on average 3 dozen hens. She had a milking cow and a jack ass on the same property.
Un turkey related...haven't seen the sunflower section for a while. How'd that turn out? Love Lenny and his background commentary when you film and work . 🦃
You must be a Turkey whisperer then, Sean? I can't keep poults alive to save my life. Thought I'd done it this year. Had 4 healthy looking poults at about 4 months old (survivors of the 11 that hatched) so I butchered the Tom, to allow a replacement to grow up. 4 days later all 4 poults were dead.
Look at you, Sean! Not that long ago you were just learning and now here you are teaching! It's wonderful! What would we do without Lenny photo bombing every video? I think we love him as much as you do!
Very informative video. Thanks for all you do, God Bless from TN.
when I was young , turkey pluckers had not yet been seen, what we did was dip the bird into hot water with paraffin melted on top. The paraffin is less dense than the hot water and when you dip the bird the wax will stick to the feathers and harden in a short time...when you crack the paraffin off the bird's carcass the feathers came with it....at least most of them did! The wax can be remelted and the feathers separated so the wax can be used over and over. Next big question...... how do you cook your turkeys? do you store them in the freezer whole? Try cutting them into segments and you might fit more meat into that freezer. When I cook turkeys these days (will be doing on later this week!) I will either segment them into breasts, drumstick with thigh attached and wings....the backs and necks and giblets (well the gizzards and hearts at least) make great turkey stock/gravy. Livers are always my special treat and they never make it to the table! This year I think I will spatchcock the bird and cook it over a bed of veggies carrots and turnips and onions...gosh I am getting hungry!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and all on the Yeostead!!
TYSM for the video.
Have avery Happy Thanksgiving . ❤❤❤❤
Excellent video!
Sean, Good job of putting all these previous clips into one video just on turkeys. I imagine this video represents hours of editing. Thank you for putting in all the extra work for us.
Great job teaching people about turkey. Out here on the Coast there culling Chicken due to Bird Flu, Over 30,000 ,
Good advice, Sean. I used to keep Bourbon Reds and they're the best! So friendly and not aggressive. BTW, the babies are called poults, not chicks. 😉 I would say the poults are more delicate than chicks. You really have to keep an eye on the temps and make sure they learn to drink. (They're not the brightest bulbs!) If you can, put a couple chicks in with the poults just for a few days and they will teach them. Thanks for another great video from the Yeostead!
My father was born into a family that raised hundreds and hundreds of turkeys in the state of Kansas. I grew up in Michigan, where our father and mother raised my siblings and myself.
We had turkeys, chickens, geese, pigs, and beef cattle. We also had a dog kennel where we raised AKC Dachounds.
There always is a learning curve no matter what animals everyone raises.
I just thought I should wish your family a terrific THANKSGIVING DAY. God bless you all. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great video Sean!
Good job Sean💕
Very good information!
Good video. Lenny liked being the star of the show.🦃 Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I've never had turkeys, but very similar to raising chickens. a few key differences that you pointed out actually make turkey sound more viable than chickens. The flock looks great and let me know when you're processing. May have to make a trip. Oh - I've found a better greenhouse too. If they have them in stock it may make the trip.
Sean you look good with the beard look. Loved the vlog so much information. Well done
Very informative video. I keep 8 chickens on about a quarter of an acre. I like turkeys but I want just the eggs for myself and my sister-in-law. Loved seeing your dad way behind you sitting on the ground working in front of his cabin project.😊❤
Love Lennie❤
Very good video 😊
Thanks for a great video. We’re actively looking for a homestead property in TN. Once we gets settled, I definitely want Red Bourbons! You make it look so easy to do. I appreciate the detailed information.
I am so excited to see this vlog! Thank you thank you thank you! I have quail ducks chickens and rabbits. Turkeys seem like a natural next step. I need something more predator resistant. We have hawks, mink, bobcat, coyote, fox, behemoth, sasquatch and owls. Never mind tbe pond monster.😊
Excellent information for those planning or wanting to raise Turkeys 😊
Great video, Sean. This was a very realistic video, with the pros and cons of raising the turkeys. I think it will be helpful for those folks considering raising them. Is there a different taste between the brownish color turkeys you raise as apposed to the all white turkeys that Jason on Sow the Land raises? Thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving to you, Holly, Henry and the parents. Have a Blessed week.
Your turkeys look so healthy!
add this to the description of this video to add chapters. Google will suggest this video more for those looking for information on turkeys.
0:00 Intro
0:53 Pros / Cons
2:10 Turkeys or Chickens First?
2:50 Can Turkeys and Chickens be raised together?
3:57 Sourcing Turkey Chicks
4:59 How to Raise Turkey Chicks
7:25 Space Requirements
9:23 Fencing & Keeping Turkeys Contained
12:40 Predator Concerns
13:40 Sheltering your Turkeys
16:55 Feeding your Turkeys
18:29 Egg laying and Nesting Boxes
20:07 Processing Turkeys
21:47 Conclusion and final thoughts
Thanks so much for all the great information AND inspiration! 🦃
Excellent video! I would add that turkey chicks don't always instinctively drink, so they often die of dehydration. Add some sugar to their water and make sure they are drinking. If they make it to 6 to 8 weeks, you should be good 😊
You need to keep the food and water 10 feet away from the roost. And move the feed and water every 10 days, they will pass droppings a short time after eating. My great aunt had only one acre and kept on average 3 dozen hens. She had a milking cow and a jack ass on the same property.
Thanks, Sean. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Great video! Love seeing Lenny he’s the best ! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Love seeing Lenny photo bombing you all the time! He’s so handsome!
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Un turkey related...haven't seen the sunflower section for a while. How'd that turn out? Love Lenny and his background commentary when you film and work . 🦃
Great video, thanks. I raised two turkeys to about 12 weeks, but I lost them to a fox.
what breed do you have in this video ? I have had a tough time raising previous batch i bought.
turkeys are yummy better than chickens i love the dark meat lol hugsss
You must be a Turkey whisperer then, Sean? I can't keep poults alive to save my life. Thought I'd done it this year. Had 4 healthy looking poults at about 4 months old (survivors of the 11 that hatched) so I butchered the Tom, to allow a replacement to grow up. 4 days later all 4 poults were dead.