Local Turkey Poults (Day-Old)

Description

Start your turkey farm with birds that are built for the Nigerian climate. Our Local Turkey Poults are hatched from eggs sourced from healthy, free-roaming local parent stock. These birds are the “survivors” of the poultry world, boasting a natural immunity to many local diseases that often affect exotic breeds.

While they may take a little longer to reach full size than foreign hybrids, the payoff is in the quality. Local turkeys produce meat with a rich, intense “bush-meat” flavor that is highly sought after for traditional festivities. They are excellent foragers, making them incredibly cost-effective to raise as they can supplement their diet with natural greens and insects.

• Source: 100% Locally sourced and hatched.

• Maturity: 6–8 months for full festive size.

• Key Traits: High heat tolerance, rugged immune system, and superior meat flavor.

• Best For: Small-scale farms, festive season rearing, and low-input “organic” farming.

💡 Fun Fact

A baby turkey is called a “poult,” but did you know that for the first few days of their lives, they are almost completely dependent on “social learning”? Unlike chicks, local poults can be a bit “forgetful” about where their water and food are. Farmers often put a few baby chicks in the brooder with the poults; the chicks act as tutors, teaching the turkeys how to eat and drink. It’s a literal case of “follow the leader” to stay healthy!