Make sure your turkeys have access at all times to cool, clean water. Keep any water sources created by you in a shaded area.
If raising your turkeys on pasture, try to limit access to standing water sources, such as ponds and puddles. These can be sources of parasites for your birds.
If raising your birds in a penned area, keep the shelter relatively clean. Clear manure at least every 3-4 days to reduce chance of disease and parasite infestation.
If you work around other animals, equipment, or chemicals, wash your hands and use alternate clothing before getting around your birds. Humans are one of the biggest health risks to turkeys, so it is important to keep yourself contaminate free.
Keep feed troughs and waterers clean of turkey waste, debris, and other contaminates.
Turkeys are susceptible to several diseases and health issues. Some common ones are bird flu, turkey rhinotracheitis, fowl pox, and bumblefoot.
Observe at all times for abnormal characteristics and behavior. If your birds are breathing abnormally, have a runny nose or skin issues, are exhibiting slow activity or gimping, contact your veterinarian for further diagnosis and treatment, if possible.
Keep an eye on your turkeys' legs. The more weight they carry, the more stress it puts on their legs and feet structure.
Raising turkeys can be challenging, to be sure. But if you do things right, it can also be rewarding. The key to your success will be to assess your birds' needs, create a business plan to provide for those needs, and follow up with care and maintenance of the birds and their resources. For further information, you can access these links. And, as always, consult your County Agriculture Extension agent.
http://afs.ca.uky.edu/poultry/raising-turkeys