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Feed Costs (Largest Expense)

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  1. Solution: Estimate feed consumption and cost over the turkey's lifespan.
  2. Explanation: Turkeys eat a lot, especially Broad Breasted breeds. A single Broad Breasted turkey might consume 75-100+ lbs of feed to reach market weight. Heritage breeds consume less overall but over a longer period. Feed costs vary ($20-$35+ per 50lb bag). Calculate total feed needed per bird x cost per pound.
  3. Notes: This is the single biggest ongoing cost. Bulk buying or local mill purchases might save money.
📅 Created: 4/16/2025, 10:19:48 PM 📌 budgeting 🔧 Feed price information, consumption estimates