A century of Turkey talk 2000-2100.

[yoopergirl1211]

Is there anything I can give her untill vet. Shes still hopping around eating and chatting with me.

 

[duluthralphie]

It *might* work, then they mycoplasma become resistant to it, so then you have to try another drug. They also can get secondary bacterial infections with it, so I think it just becomes a never ending medication nightmare.

As I think about it. I seem to recall not all states cull for MS. Washington for one.

Here in Mn turkey farm are big business and if you slow the gain on 10,000 turkey by a pound a week for a month some turkey company is losing 40,000 pounds of meat in a month and that would never be allowed here..They have mucho many lobbyist.


Better they kill my 50 turkeys than they take the hit. Like when they tried to blame the AI infection up here on the backyard flocks, when there were only a couple birds in them that tested positive, after it was found in their flocks. ( think it was 2 flocks as I recall.

I can see the drug/disease merry go round would be one ride would like to stay off from.

 

[duluthralphie]

Is there anything I can give her untill vet. Shes still hopping around eating and chatting with me.

I await @casportpony reply too. I am at the point I am thinking of aspirating and seeing what or if I have fluid in the "lump".

 

[Ravynscroft]

That's exactly my main focus. I haven't tried to weigh him yet, but he is considerably heavier than the other turkeys. Nor he is destined to be dinner. lol Very good to hear that you have BB crosses that are doing well.

So far all are roosting even though Tommie's favorite place seems to be on top of a covered metal drum. All are still able to jump/fly up on the sheds and trees. It's impossible to stop them - even with clipped wings.


Yesterday, one hen got on the wrong side of an eight foot fence and I had to go rescue her. Thankfully, the others just kept talking to her and didn't try to join her on the other side. The two toms got on top of the shed (12 feet) and watched me go get her while the other hen kept her company on this side.


It's a good thing that no one is a wanderer and all stay pretty close (so far).

He's got good, thick legs... but they're longer too... look good for supporting good weight... plus, I know at least one friend with a pure BB over 3 years old... she has a small kingdom, but rules it well, lol...

Old pics, but here are some...

 

[Flashpoint]

He's got good, thick legs... but they're longer too... look good for supporting good weight... plus, I know at least one friend with a pure BB over 3 years old... she has a small kingdom, but rules it well, lol...

Old pics, but here are some...

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Ravynscroft - would give you two likes if I could!

Yes, I can see how big his legs are and that's exactly how Tommie's will be (hoping!) when he is full grown. They are barely 5 months old now, so yes, I was concerned since he is my favorite of the bunch.


He also has long legs and with the sturdy look at this time, I expect he will be fine. Anyhooooo, that is a big relief for me and until he is older and I can see how he handles the weight.

I think he is already taller than some of the mini ponies I used to have.

 

[rjohns39]

Ravynscroft - would give you two likes if I could!

Yes, I can see how big his legs are and that's exactly how Tommie's will be (hoping!) when he is full grown. They are barely 5 months old now, so yes, I was concerned since he is my favorite of the bunch.


He also has long legs and with the sturdy look at this time, I expect he will be fine. Anyhooooo, that is a big relief for me and until he is older and I can see how he handles the weight.

I think he is already taller than some of the mini ponies I used to have.

I don't know how valid it is--but my nutritionist suggested I add a free choice feeder to the pasture with 4 parts whole wheat and 1 part turkey grit. Says it will help slow the weight gain. Since non-GMO wheat here is $60 per bag I have to get it either in KY or AL, so I haven't tried it yet.

 

[Ravynscroft]

Ravynscroft - would give you two likes if I could!

Yes, I can see how big his legs are and that's exactly how Tommie's will be (hoping!) when he is full grown. They are barely 5 months old now, so yes, I was concerned since he is my favorite of the bunch.


He also has long legs and with the sturdy look at this time, I expect he will be fine. Anyhooooo, that is a big relief for me and until he is older and I can see how he handles the weight.

I think he is already taller than some of the mini ponies I used to have.

5 months old and fully active, not slowing down, I would say he should be fine... the only one I had an issue with had super short leg bones and he was slow as molassess by a few months old... just keep an eye on his foot orientation... if a foot turns outward, joint is losing stability... better to put one like that down than wait, I learned the hard way... joint completely dislocated, hairline fractured the bone and went necrotic, fast...

But your Tommie looks better framed, more like my older ones... think your chances are better than good...

 

[duluthralphie]

I don't know how valid it is--but my nutritionist suggested I add a free choice feeder to the pasture with 4 parts whole wheat and 1 part turkey grit. Says it will help slow the weight gain. Since non-GMO wheat here is $60 per bag I have to get it either in KY or AL, so I haven't tried it yet.

60 bucks a bag!!!

Poor turkey your gonna starve to death..........wow!

 

[duluthralphie]

5 months old and fully active, not slowing down, I would say he should be fine... the only one I had an issue with had super short leg bones and he was slow as molassess by a few months old... just keep an eye on his foot orientation... if a foot turns outward, joint is losing stability... better to put one like that down than wait, I learned the hard way... joint completely dislocated, hairline fractured the bone and went necrotic, fast...

But your Tommie looks better framed, more like my older ones... think your chances are better than good...

do you think a person could "tape" the knee to help the turn or is it higher it occurs?

 

[Ravynscroft]

do you think a person could "tape" the knee to help the turn or is it higher it occurs?

When they're that big, weight wise, once their leg structure integrity is compromised it becomes a downhill losing battle... there is just too much meat weight kept on 2 hollow sticks with hinges... trying to fix one will cause the other to take even more weight and stress the good leg beyond capacity quicker...

Make sense?