I have 4 x 12 day old turkey poults. 2 Bourbon Reds, 2 Royal Palms. All are growing, eating, drinking (water has electrolytes), playing, thriving. None have been exposed to outside or other animals. ONE (a bigger BR) seems healthy except appears to have very labored breathing. Heavy chest lifting, puffing of "cheeks" and throat, and mouth breathing. Was playing and running around in the box earlier today, but increasingly is sitting out and laying down. We thought it had something in it's throat as they all kinda chase each other around for coveted pine shavings and treated with very small amount of honey. Now he is vigorously kicking a hole in the sawdust and laying in the hole. Any ideas? I'm very concerned. Breathing is very labored even when laying down. I've attached a video. Mates get in the way but you can see a bit of what i'm talking about.
Also--ambient temp is about 90F. Birds aren't panting or avoiding heat lamp. they have ample space to be out of direct heat> they sleep near it but roam and play everywhere. The "sick" one deliberately directly under the lamp.
thanks!
Also--ambient temp is about 90F. Birds aren't panting or avoiding heat lamp. they have ample space to be out of direct heat> they sleep near it but roam and play everywhere. The "sick" one deliberately directly under the lamp.
thanks!
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