A small batch of 4 turkeys hatched over the weekend, bringing the total in the brooder to 49 now. This week a bunch are due to hatch, about 50 more.
I changed out the the lights in the brooder for a an old quartx heater that was unused in the shop. This one has two setttings for 1500 or 750 watts, and covers a wide area when hung n the wall. I mounted it about 2 feet up on an outside wall, pointing down at a 45 degree angle or so. This provides a nice area of warmth several sq feet wide and long.
Follow along our adventure as we make the transition from corporate city life to the world of natural farming. Each day brings a new experience and brings us to a deeper understanding about the life and spirit that made America great. At our farm we do our best to give the animals we raise a natural, free, happy, stressfree lifestyle. Our mission is to learn and share how to manage a farming operation that is both profitable and humane.
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