The turkeys have reached an age where they are difficult to contain. For the last couple of days they are roaming all over the yard (attracted by the yummy green grass!). This is where we need to get creative, becasue I realyl do NOT want this batch of turkeys lounging around the house and porches. They can leave an awful mess behind as we leanred in previous flocks.
So, we are escalating efforts to finish the more permenant turkey hoop house, triple sized, to go into the pasture. This is another home grown design built to be light, moveable, yet allow for room to fly while protecting and offering shade. It should be large enough to contain the entire flock at least for the next month or two. It has chains to be pulled easily behind the tractor as required.
We are recording the build of this house with pictures and will post when its done, hopefully soon!
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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