Baby turkey bloated on left side "pics #1, #11"

[lesliet]

lets see if these pics are better

 

[KellyHM]

Yeah, probably just an air sac. Just keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn't act sick. Otherwise he should be fine. And yes, they are LOUD!

 

[lesliet]

How long will it take for the air pocket to go down, he is swollen more than earlier, but he is still moving around. He looks miserable

 

[MoodyChicken]

Possibly a vitamin K deficiency. Vitamin K aids in blood clotting, no blood clotting means that the blood just keeps flowing. Small capillaries rupture naturally inside the body. This isn't a problem when the animal has sufficient vitamin K. That's kinda rare though, but it's the only thing I can think of. And the fact that it's blue makes it more likely. Don't know...

 

[lesliet]

he is still moving around this morning. I will get some vitamin K today and see if that helps. He is just so bloated.

 

[wefroggy]

I was wondering how your turkey was doing? I have a chick with what may be a similar problem and I have no idea what to do for her.
Your post was the only one that came even close to describing what is going on with my cochin.

 

[lesliet]

he is still moving around, eating and drinking. I did take a syringe needle and let off some of the pressure. No syringe on the end, that way the air could move through the needle, still keeping a close eye on him.

 

[wefroggy]

Was it just air that came out? I may have to try that with my cochin, now to find a needle.
Thanks