Help!!All My Baby Turkeys Died!! Exept 1

[turkeylover509]

Sadly all my baby turkeys died exept for 1 of them.2 weeks old.bought 4 of them from the local feed store but now only one is left.i have read over 20-30 different post on what to do and I tried everything from.medicated water.to food..the marbles..the lamp..etc and my turkeys still died they are inside.pine bedding.very warm inside wer there at..I would say between 70-85 degrees..inside a big box so plenty of room.just feel sad don't know what to do..will he be fine alone?.or do I need to get at least one more.will they get along.someone help ima first timer

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - I'm sorry about your losses. Whilst I know nothing about turkeys, they are a social animal and so your loner will certainly benefit from some company.

The "Turkey" forum peeps will be able to advise further, i hope so please re-post on that forum and provide as much detail as possible.

Best wishes

CT

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[hillbillyreefer]

Too cold in the brooder. Turkeys should have access to at least 95F under the heat in the brooder and that temp can be reduced by about 5F every week. I prefer a large brooder 3-4 sq.ft./chick. Provide a very warm spot right under the lamp with lots of room for the chicks to escape the heat, that way they can regulate the their comfort.

Welcome to BYC.

 

[drumstick diva]

Make sure they know where food and water is and watch to see that they really eat and drink. I have heard of people putting a chicken CHICK or two in with them, as "turkey tutors," to teach them about food and water and the ropes of being a bird.