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Hard. I pushed on it. Several years ago I had several turkeys with a similar swelling, but on the "cheek" below eye. In the turkeys' case it was pus from an infection (sinus infection?)

Any idea what, and how to treat?

I've had a fox take 6 of my turkeys and chickens in 1 nite (I forgot to lock the coops). Saw it on video camera system. This spring I lost 5 hens in daylite to fox. About 5pm and it must've been fast, because I was around. Regrettfully, my dog is getting to old to protect them the way she used...

I've had chickens for decades, and turkeys for 5 years, and did well. My wife now wants a duck, and neither of us knows anything about ducks. Is 1 ok? Breed? Where do i learn?

As it turns out, the birds were chewed up more than I was told by phone. When I got home I learned my neighbor had decided to toss all of them when he found how damaged they were. Probably wise.

Neighborhood dogs killed 3 turkeys: 2 BR hens, and a male chocolate, about 7 months old. I was gone, and my next door neighbor dressed them for me in my absence. Are they safe to eat? I dont think they were chewed on, but rather killed and mangled as i was told.

I would agree. However in my case all birds run free all day and get locked up for the night.

short answer, try a needle first. Swab cheek and then hopefully suck it out.. Another thing I forgot: I also used Vicks Vapo-Rub near nostrils (beak). I think it helped. It definately didn't hurt. And, laugh if ya want. Today was the day Cath's acknowledge St Frances (patron Saint of animals)...

My advice, and I started way too late: I used a surgical scalpal. You can use full size, or a mini disposeable. I washed cheek with alcohol and/or other antiseptics. After small (1/8-1/4 inch) incision I squeezed crap out. On follow up treatments, I found a 20 gauge needle with syringe would...

Thanks for asking. Yes, all is better. It took me 7 days of aggressive treatment. I also waited probably too long for advice from Colorado Extention Service. They are mandated by Co law to help, but they were useless. Absolutely NO HELP! BYC and a link to Florida Ext Svc was very helpful. As I...

I've been draining the cheek 2x/day. I used a small disposable hooked scalpel. The drainage is clear to milky and very thick. Started 1cc (1ml) Tylan 50 tonight orally. Still otherwise healthy and are great patients-no fuss or struggle.

I have 2 out of 4 turkeys with same problem. Chickens not affected. 1st turkey developed problem end of July. 2nd turkey several weeks later. I used Duamycin-10 (tetracycline hydrochloride soluble powder) in drinking water. 1st turkey responded and now looks normal. 2nd turkey is worse and i...

these pics are 3 weeks old, swelling has increased

I have 4 turkeys. 2 Bourbon reds, 2 Chocolates. 1 chocolate developed a swollen cheek 2 months ago. The 2nd choc. developed same several weeks later. 1st Choc responded to Tetracycline in drinking water and now looks normal. 2nd choc did not respond and swelling has grown larger than a large...