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    Rescue turkey

    I started doing some research after posting this and it seems they do have a lot of issues with their legs because of the weight. I don't see any obvious wounds on his legs. The swelling was a little better last night and he's a bit more active today. Will be starting him on a veggie diet...
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    Rescue turkey

    Hi to all!! I just took in an 8yr old rescue turkey. He looks to be a bronze breasted boy. He was already limping when he got here and now he's struggling to get around. Leg is swollen now too. I have learned (the hard way ) how easily they can get stressed. Is there a medicine/supplement I can...
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    Tylan 50 Dosage for a Turkey

    Great, I will do that. Thank you very much!!!
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    Tylan 50 Dosage for a Turkey

    I will do my best to weigh him tonight. I have a scale that should work. Now that he knows what I'm going to do, he starts when I get near him. Gets worse as I try to give the meds. The sneezing and coughing does seem to be getting better so I think the meds are working. I just don't want...
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    Tylan 50 Dosage for a Turkey

    Thank you for your quick response! He's a royal palm adult, so approximately 10lbs? He starts gasping like he's struggling to breathe. I know the first assumption is that I'm giving it too fast, but that is not the case. (I work with injured/orphaned wildlife as well. They are very prone to...
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    Tylan 50 Dosage for a Turkey

    Hi there! I have been reading and reading for a few days now on dosage/method for treating a turkey with an upper respiratory issue with Tylan 50. I see that most people have moved away from the IM injection and opt for giving orally, but some are giving sub-q. My boy isn't tolerating the...
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