Ukraine: Turkeys and broiler turkeys are raised separately for meat

Published May 10, 2024

Tridge summary

The article highlights the significant difference in growth rates between male and female turkeys, with males growing faster from the age of 8 weeks. This disparity in growth continues until 20 weeks for females and 24-26 weeks for males. To optimize growth and reduce feed costs, the article recommends separating male and female turkeys for breeding from day-old or 8-week-old age. This strategy not only enhances live weight and lowers feed costs but also improves the preservation of young animals and the quality of carcasses by 10-11% and 8%, respectively.
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Original content

Male and female turkeys have different growth rates. From the age of 8 weeks, males begin to outstrip females in growth. Therefore, separate breeding of turkeys and broiler turkeys from day-old or 8-week-old age is more often used. This is written by the magazine "Our Poultry". Taking into account that the intensity of growth of females after 16-17 weeks of age begins to fall, and the cost of feed for growth increases, turkeys for meat are grown mainly up to 20 weeks of age. Males grow intensively up to 24-26 weeks. Therefore, if necessary, they are grown to an older age: before the Christmas holidays or when there are opportunities for deep processing of turkey meat. Numerous studies show ...
Source: Agrotimes

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