calluses on turkey's breast

[megbreenate]

I own some 4-h turkeys and noticed that a couple of them have calluses on their breasts. As a result we are putting down a large layer of sawdust to try to prevent more from forming but I was wanting to see if anyone knows anyway to effectively treat the calluses that have already started.

 

[Harp Turkey Ranch]

They are called breast blisters and they are caused from the turkeys laying on the floor with waste under them, usually does not happen on roosting birds.

 

[megbreenate]

Thank you for your response. We are new at this. Is there anything we can do to treat the actual blisters?

 

[Harp Turkey Ranch]

Maintaining dry litter condition, preventing overcrowding, using equipment without sharp edges, and using feeding programs that develop good body structure before heavy weights are reached, are all factors that can help reduce the incidence of breast blisters.


breast blisters contain clear or bloody fluids. Drain with a sterile needle and rinse with Potassium.