1 week old turkey gasping, and drooling?

[PeachMyCheeks]

My 1 week old turkey chick was living with my other 1 week old baby chicks (I separated them, I'm aware now that they could get sick from chickens with Blackhead/fowl)
They have been gasping, (Not for air) and slobbering. They aren't weak, but when I settle them down, they just open their mouths, and close it. I'm not sure what I can do. These turkey do have all their vaccines, but I don't know what to do for the time being.. Although they are separated, I am very worried since it is my first time having baby turkey.

 

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The only time I experience poultry gasping and drooling is when they drink too much water all at once. Usually, the "drool" is actually vomit. Have they been drinking irregulraly?

 

[PeachMyCheeks]

The only time I experience poultry gasping and drooling is when they drink too much water all at once. Usually, the "drool" is actually vomit. Have they been drinking irregulraly?

I believe so? I would assume the temperature in the broader is too hot.. I'm checking temperature regularly now, I was just concerned if maybe they got gape worms/or contracted a disease from living with the chicks for a week.

 

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If you are worried about worms or illnesses try giving them a splash of apple cider vinegar in their water

 

[PeachMyCheeks]

If you are worried about worms or illnesses try giving them a splash of apple cider vinegar in their water

Splash? Like bathing them or giving them a bit in their water?

 

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No, bathing them in it will burn their skin. A splash is like you just put a little in it's an expression for like an estimate of about a tablespoon.

 

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In their water

 

[R2elk]

Do not give it ACV.

Check your brooder temperature at the bedding level. 85°F is warm enough for a 1 week old poult. Make sure the water is room temperature and not cold. If desired, add Nutri-Drench to the water.

 

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Why not ACV?

 

[R2elk]

Why not ACV?

It's harmful to their health. Among other things it interferes with the proper absorption of calcium.