Gasping Tom Turkey

[chick helps pls]

hello everyone please help if you can my Tom is four years old and today he’s not fluffing up and he’s off balance and gasping for air

He is also in the same pen as chickens and I’m not sure this should be because of black head disease which we just learned about trying to figure out what’s wrong with him any help would be appreciated

 

[R2elk]

What breed is he and what's his diet?

The breed is Turkey. The only thing that might matter is whether it is a broad breasted or heritage variety.

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Ok I’ll try that thank you

Looks like it is over heated. Turkeys especially dark colored ones need shade on hot sunny days.

If it is broad breasted, it is not uncommon for them to have heart issues.
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[R2elk]

Mine like to stand in a large feed pan of cool water.

@memphis's turkeys liked to play in the sprinkler on hot days.

 

[chick helps pls]

All domestic turkeys are the breed Turkey. Yours looks to be the variety Bronze with something else mixed in. I can't tell from that picture whether it is a heritage Bronze or a Bronze Breasted Bronze. A full front photo would be needed to be able to tell.

Is this ok ?
Also he is doing a bit better his balance is still a bit off though is this also from the heat?

 

[nuthatched]

he breed is Turkey. The only thing that might matter is whether it is a broad breasted or heritage variety.

Good to know, variety, not breed.

 

[R2elk]

Is this ok ?
Also he is doing a bit better his balance is still a bit off though is this also from the heat?

He does look better. Looks to me like a cross between a broad breasted and a heritage.

Heat exhaustion in turkeys isn't much different than it is in people. Dizziness is just one of the many symptoms.

Make sure in the future that he has places he can go to cool off. Mine will go in the shade even in sub zero temps in the winter on really sunny days.

 

[chick helps pls]

He does look better. Looks to me like a cross between a broad breasted and a heritage.

Heat exhaustion in turkeys isn't much different than it is in people. Dizziness is just one of the many symptoms.

Make sure in the future that he has places he can go to cool off. Mine will go in the shade even in sub zero temps in the winter on really sunny days.

Ok, I’ll keep an eye on them but thank you so much for the suggestions I’ll keep those in mind moving forwards

 

[nuthatched]

What breed is he and what's his diet?

 

[chick helps pls]

I’m not sure what his breed is my dad got them and doesn’t pay attention but I think he’s just really hot because I think he’s panting and not gasping how do I cool him down

 

[Molpet]

I’m not sure what his breed is my dad got them and doesn’t pay attention but I think he’s just really hot because I think he’s panting and not gasping how do I cool him down

Mine like to stand in a large feed pan of cool water.