Gimpy the Turkey needs help

[casportpony]

It sounds/looks like it might be a slipped tendon. I had several meat turkeys that this happened to. You may have to get him to a poultry vet to have the tendon repositioned and the leg splinted. Since he's not an overweight meat bird, it should be a good fix.

X3

 

[casportpony]

I have a peachick that I acquired from the feed store that has a slipped tendon. I'm going to try fixing it using a combination of splints, braces and a sling.

This link has some good info: https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

 

[KrisH]

I have a peachick that I acquired from the feed store that has a slipped tendon. I'm going to try fixing it using a combination of splints, braces and a sling.
This link has some good info: https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

Wow, That's a great resource, here is a quick link to the pertinent info on slipped tendon

https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry#chick_crooked_leg

RobertH

 

[vdunkin]

Thank you! We're going to try some of the suggestions. Gimpy is 4 months old and I'm afraid that it's too late, but at least I can say I've tried ...

 

[casportpony]

Can you move the leg back into position or is it starting to fuse? If you can still move it, there might be some hope.

 

[vdunkin]

We got Gimpy in a sling today. He was a happy fellow eating fresh grass out of my sons hand while I was working with his leg. After a better evaluation on his leg, I can feel that it's fully twisted before it gets to the joint. The tendon is on the joint correctly, the joint is just pointed the wrong way. Gimpy gets uncomfortable when I try to manipulate his leg and his leg begins to shake. He' s also getting stressed when the other 3 Turkey's are out of his site

 

[KrisH]

uh oh, now what?

RobertH

 

[vdunkin]

I sent emails and pictures to 2 wildlife rehab centers. I'm going to call the vet on Monday. In the meantime, I've been preparing my son for the worst.

 

[KrisH]

I sent emails and pictures to 2 wildlife rehab centers. I'm going to call the vet on Monday. In the meantime, I've been preparing my son for the worst.

as in amputation below the knee, or above the neck?

RobertH

 

[Oregon Blues]

I am sorry, but it is time. You must consider his quality of life more than you consider your own feelings.