Information needed ASAP! My turkeys arrived today, but there is one problem. I am getting conflicting stories on if I can feed them the same medicated chick starter I have my chicks on. The guy at the feed store had no turkey starter and I have called around and can't find any. Is there a different feed??? If you have raised turkeys or know someone that has please leave me the info. They are doing good right now, but I don't want to make them sick. If everything works out pics will follow. Thanks!

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[Amy]

I have never fed mine that. I was told it gives them diareah but I doubt itvwould kill them. I have always fed mine 22 percent game feed. That is what I was told to feed them. good luck with them.

[Jim Fisher]

Sorry my knowledge of turkeys only involves BBQing and Deep Frying. But I think that’s great you got some real turkeys on the farm now. ROFL.

[Teresa]

My ducks and geese that can't have medicated feed get just cracked corn. Hope they do well.

[kathy aka hereford maid]

Amy, Jim & Teresa, Thanks for getting back with me. I called McMurray hatchery and they told me it would be fine to feed them chick starter until I could find the turkey starter or the game feed. All 6 are fine as of now, actually quite active which I hope is a good sign. I was also told to put 1-3 tblespoons of sugar in their water for the first couple of days. I think they are on a sugar buzz. Thanks for your feedback.