Thanks a bunch. I was really worried about pulling this thick feather tip out and making the bleeding worse for the turkey. I couldn't get a grip with my fingers so I got it w/ a pair of pliers. It came out easy and the turkey stayed very still as if he knew I was doing my best to help him...
That is exactly what I knew about my cockatiel. It happened only once with her and I took her to a vet and they pulled the bloodfeather out and explained it to me. That is why I am so worried about this turkey. I didn't know if it is the same situation or not. It is not bleeding bad but there...
I noticed today that my Tom turkey has some large tail feathers that have been broken completely off or damaged and a couple are bleeding. I'm thinking maybe a chicken was picking at them or another turkey. I'm not sure but I need to know what to do about the turkey now that it is bleeding...
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss:(
That is so sad to hear.
Is it true that chicken poo can harm the turkeys? How or why?
I put my three young turkeys in with 12 Rhode Island Reds.
Could this be hasardous for my turkeys?
Hernando Co. Brooksville/Spring Hill
Pretty easy to find. If you watched the weather channel a few years back with all the hurricanes we had - I live right where they all were headed!!
Thanks for the input. You all seem to agree that the heat is the problem. I figured as much but wanted to be sure. So thanks. We put a utlility fan out there to give them a breeze and some watermelon and icecubes. They seem to like the treats. Thanks again!
Hi to All
I am new to your site and I need a little help. I have started to raise three standard bronze turkeys. I ended up with two toms and one hen. I am concerned because they look like they are always panting. They have an automatic watering bowl. I do understand that the heat could...