Can baby turkeys have chick starter to eat?

Answer 1

Generally you would give "chick starter" to chicks. You can start feeding them layer pellets when they're anywhere from 2-5 months old.

Also, if you're looking to save money and have the space, free-range chickens are healthier, and eat less grain based food. :)

Answer 2

Turkey poults need higher protein than young chickens. Try to get a Gamebird starter that runs around 28% protein for turkey poults. Most utility chickens get by on much lower starter levels than that, perhaps 20%. Broiler chicks need a higher protein feed than regular chicks, probably around the 24% level, and in a pinch you could feed this to turkey poults. They won't grow as fast or do as well on it, however, than they will on the higher protein mixed feed. Remember that while most young poultry look and sound quite a bit a like, they are different and have different requirements. Turkeys especially have different mineral needs than chickens do, which is why a gamebird starter is always the preferred feed for them while they are young. Some strains of turkeys, for example, need much more manganese or they get into leg problems while this doesn't bother chickens at all.

Answer 3

yes but the gosling's may get a condition called angel wings because chicken feed has a huge amount of protein