It actually died this morning. It looked like it just had it's eyes closed. No swelling or anything abnormal. I did warm compresses and terramycin ointment. Never did get it to open it's eyes.
I had a keet born two days ago under a broody hen. The keet has both eyes closed and will not open them. I have been treating with terramycin ointment and providing Poly-Vi-Sol vitamins. Any other recommendations?
My leghorns looked like this during their molt in November. A few weeks after growing all their feathers back their combs turned red again. Give her a little time. Growing new feathers is hard work.
My 4 year old bb bronze tom has been acting a little lethargic. He's not displaying his feathers or gobbling. Attached is a pic of his poop. Does this look like blackhead poop? I just got three ducks. They are kept separate from the turkeys, but their runs share a hardware cloth wall. Can ducks...
I have a 3 day old turkey poult with an eggshell stuck to it's umbilical cord. Should I be worried? Will it eventually fall off? It's not blocking the vent. The poult doesn't seem too bothered by it. It is eating, drinking, and running around the brooder. I did soak it in warm water to try and...
I'm considering building a run in shed to house my turkeys. Would this be sufficient housing for them? I currently have them in the same coop and run with chickens, but want to separate them. Any pics or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! I live in eastern NC, so winters aren't too harsh.