Turkey Poults twisted legs/neck

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wabntenn

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Please help me understand what happened. It was my first hatch, the first time my Bourbon Reds starting laying and my first time operating an incubator. I started out with 9 eggs and continuously made sure that the temp and humidity was accurate as close as possible. (may had the humidity too high towards the end???)
3 poults hatched and I thought was doing great, very excited! But as they grew they started changing... one has a twisted leg, one has a twisted neck (side of chest) and the smallest one has gained any weight and has poor feathers. They're all are very friendly, loves being petted and loves being outside. They are a eating gamebird starter and have been since their hatch.
Since then I hatched another set of eggs and had 7 hatch, they are 5 weeks and look really great.
Pictures are attached. Tank you for any information and advice.
 
How old are they, after 4 weeks you should lower the protein amount in their feed to 18-20%. They could be getting too much protein, otherwise check the feed date on your bag to make sure it isn't old. It's sounds to me like a deficiency or imbalance in the feed. Too much protein can make them grow too fast which sometimes causes leg deformities. Twisted neck and deformed legs can also be caused by vitamin deficiencies. So check your feed and potentially try a different brand.
 
Thank you for the information. That does make since to me.
They are 8 weeks old. Will try lowering their protein %
 
wabntenn said:
Thank you for the information. That does make since to me.
They are 8 weeks old. Will try lowering their protein %
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I know it’s been quite a while but I was curious how these poults turned out. Did lowering the protein help/ did the abnormalities correct themselves? I have a 9 week old Bourbon Red poult that has a very twisted leg and I am wrestling with whether it needs to be culled or how to correct the issue
 
WayneFox said:
I know it’s been quite a while but I was curious how these poults turned out. Did lowering the protein help/ did the abnormalities correct themselves? I have a 9 week old Bourbon Red poult that has a very twisted leg and I am wrestling with whether it needs to be culled or how to correct the issue
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Lowering the protein content will not fix a slipped tendon. Perosis can be caused by insufficient protein, insufficient niacin and insufficient thiamine or genetic tendency.

Slipped tendon will never correct itself on its own. Then tendon has to be manipulated back into the correct position and then secured there. Some people have successfully made a temporary cast that is taped in place to keep the tendon in its groove.

Giving vitamin B complex at the rate of 1/2 tablet dissolved in one gallon of water can be helpful. It needs to be the only source of water and should be made fresh daily.
 

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