1/2 Sized Sick Baby

[R2elk]

I don't know turkeys too well, sorry.

Most of the turkey diseases and ailments are no different than chicken diseases and ailments as long as it is not related to nutrition.

 

[Kiki]

Most of the turkey diseases and ailments are no different than chicken diseases and ailments as long as it is not related to nutrition.

Thanks!

 

[CosmoNOT]

Corid will treat some coccidiosis, but it will not treat any bacteria.

Can you post some pictures of it's poop?

I know it is not ideal but the poult is still with the others. I found a link somewhere in the forum to a chicken poop page that gave a lot of photo examples of good and bad poop. From what I'm seeing there is no bad poops in the pen. I clean the bedding regulars so will have a better look tomorrow when there's more and take a picture of anything odd.
It was eating last I saw.

 

[CosmoNOT]

I would like to say that feeding medicated feed does not always prevent coccidiosis and it will not cure it.

I have dewormer but have not used it. Do you think it would be too hard on the sick poult if its also fighting infection?

 

[casportpony]

I know it is not ideal but the poult is still with the others. I found a link somewhere in the forum to a chicken poop page that gave a lot of photo examples of good and bad poop. From what I'm seeing there is no bad poops in the pen. I clean the bedding regulars so will have a better look tomorrow when there's more and take a picture of anything odd.
It was eating last I saw.

If you could separate it and get a close look at poops made in 24 hours it would help.

 

[CosmoNOT]

I know you’re also a poultry expert (and awesome) so I was wondering if you think blackhead is a possibility if it’s housed with or where chickens are or have been?

I thought if it was blackhead that all the turkeys would be sick. Am I wrong to think that, and doesn't that mean the poult as to be de

What are you feeding them? Purina Starter at what percent? I believe the highest I found was 26% and as I have learned here that is not enough protein for poults. That could have something to do with it. I made the same mistake at first and I too, had only one poult affected (of8).

What about blackhead. Is it housed with chicks/ chickens? Do you put it on pasture where chickens have been within two years? Have you given any earthworks as treats? Or other worms from the yard? Is the head or waddle dark colored? I am not sure but I believe a runny nose and larthargic nature and stunted growth can all be signs of blackhead in poults.

Their food is only 18% protein -it's what the hatchery recommended. I'll find a better feed as soon as possible.

We bought our home and moved in this April. As far as I know the previous owners did not have poultry and lived here a 1 & 1/2 years. All the poultry are together and will eventually free range together on 30 acres. They have not been outside as of yet. I started them the first week and a half in a spare bathroom then moved them out to a shed/coop with the run door sealed shut. In the picture there's another 2-3 feet of stall behind me. They also have a second feeder and portable roost that aren't pictured.

Its head has been getting darker since 3 days of age. Since they are lavender/slate turkeys, I wasn't sure if it was its natural coloring.
Is there such thing as a broad spectrum antibiotic it can be given (to fight underline problem & secondary infections)? And if it is blackhead all turkeys should be considered infected, right?

 

[Kiki]

I am sorry...I don't think you are dealing with blackhead in only one poult. Would it be dead already?
It just doesn't sound right to me but...I don't know.

Could this one just be a failure to thrive?

 

[TurkeyTimes]

Cocci or failure to thrive would be my initial guess. If it was anything super serious other birds would have symptoms. Some are just tiny bodies and not thrifty. Give corid for cocci. Nutridrench is a good supplement, or any other vitamins and electrolytes.

 

[casportpony]

Failure to thrive made me think of something, and this something is what I think one of my peachicks has. It's possible that your poult did not absorb it yolk properly. I have seem this before in a few and they all have symptoms like yours. I'll try to get some pictures that show you what to check for.

As for your feed, poults need more than just extra protein, they need tons of niacin and more thiamine. Chick starter does not have enough of either. They need different amounts of other vitamins and minerals too, but those are the two main ones I think.

 

[TurkeyTimes]

Yeah chick starter doesn't cut it, even if its medicated. Poults really need 28-30% protein along with the correct amounts of lysine, methionine, and niacin that a gamebird starter will have.