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Is a vet an option?

I think some type of cancers can, probably something else too. For me, when there are lesions on the liver and diseased cecal pouches, it's blackhead.

"Blackhead Disease Does Not Really Cause Black Heads By W.R. Davidson & G.L. Doster NWTF WILDLIFE BULLETIN NO.25 Histomoniasis is caused by a protozoan parasite named Histomonas meleagridis. Often called blackhead disease, histomoniasis primarily affects gallinaceous birds (chickens, grouse...

I had a feeling you meant that, but I hate to say this, unless they are on deaths door and cyonotic, blackhead does not cause discoloration of the head. :oops: This is a turkey with blackhead, and next to it is one that died from blackhead.

What do you mean you can see it?

Good info here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/blackhead-histomoniasis-references.1404177/

Do you have a sick turkey?

I feel you pain. :lau I set my scale to kg, that way it's not as obvious how heavy I am.

. to the a safe and effective dose you need an accurate weight.

How much does the turkey weigh?

Metronidazole can be purchased for much less if you know where to look. -Kathy

Can you please provide a link to the actual article(s) and/or studies? -Kathy