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    10w standard bronze, unilateral leg dysfunction

    ok, I've identified its either a torn or strained thigh muscle. working on range of motion and swelling. hoping for a recovery!
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    10w old heritage turkey, unilateral leg problem

    thanks. I tried slinging them and it was a mess. I think I've identified its a strained/torn muscle or tendon. I'm giving it a lot of physical therapy and we'll see!!
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    10w old heritage turkey, unilateral leg problem

    thanks. I feel like it's a muscle tear or ligament in the knee. I posted pics in the Turkey forum to no avail. mystery. one thigh is very swollen on the affected leg.
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    10w old heritage turkey, unilateral leg problem

    I posted over there as recommended. thank you
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    10w standard bronze, unilateral leg dysfunction

    I can work that left leg back into appropriate position, but it takes some warming up. In extension, it is much easier to move than the right leg, which makes me thinks torn muscle or torn tendon. In flexion, that femur really doesn't want to tuck up into the body. Hock joints seem to have...
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    10w standard bronze, unilateral leg dysfunction

    You got it. The thigh muscles are of particular note.
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    10w standard bronze, unilateral leg dysfunction

    oh interesting. good to. I've been advised to have them on corid until about 12 weeks since we have so many other animals around here in rotation.
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    10w standard bronze, unilateral leg dysfunction

    thanks in advance. 10w standard bronze with 18 coop mates. always on chips or straw, treated with electrolytes and corid from start, 28% turkey starter to date. I believe it's the left side that's affected. I notice a difference in the knee joint, not the hock. range of motion is different...
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    10w old heritage turkey, unilateral leg problem

    thanks I definitely will! I'd hate to lose this lil guy.
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    WA State - Heritage Turkeys

    Small farm: layers, broilers, sheep, goats, and now heritage turkeys!
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    10w old heritage turkey, unilateral leg problem

    thanks in advance. 10w standard bronze with 18 coop mates. always on chips or straw, treated with electrolytes and corid from start, 28% turkey starter to date. I believe it's the left side that's affected. I notice a difference in the knee joint, not the hock. range of motion is different...
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