Help... failure to thrive?

[Wickedchicken6]

So the 6 made it through the night. They're eating voraciously and I've seen them drinking so if they survive it's really if they're strong enough to fight the remaining coccidia.

The turkeys are getting in tail feathers and learning to fly (not well, although entertaining). I gave them a roost stick from outside and once they got over their fear of it they like to try to fly and land on it.

Fingers crossed we're on the other side of this but I'll be keeping them on corid for quite some time. I still wouldn't be too surprised to lose the rest of the guineas.

I have my fingers crossed too!

This post got me thinking about turkeys...and your situation. I think most of the time...young turkeys are the ones that are touted as being difficult to raise. I'm so happy to hear they're doing well...and I'm so glad that they have been some light in all this darkness.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

I am so sorry to hear you are still having so much trouble, know that you are doing everything you can. Don't be too hard on yourself, in fact, know that your birds are lucky to have you and all the hard work you have been willing to give them. If you think a necropsy would help, now or in the future (or with the hatchery), would it be possible to place a chick who passes away in the freezer, until things in your neck of the woods calm down, so you could still have a necropsy done? Good luck with the rest and know many of us are rooting for you and your birds.

 

[PolarBerry]

I've got some in the freezer out in the shed and a few fresher ones in the fridge. Kinda morbid but I figured just in case I need them.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

I know, I was worried that others might think I was strange or gross, but if it helps with this or future problems, figured it was worth some not understanding.

 

[PolarBerry]

Hopefully the turkeys don't go stupid and die then. I put some pine flake shavings under their brooder bulb since it was getting so poopy in that area. I left the feeder and water source clear around it. I did add in extra chick grit as a just in case. They're 9 days old and have been eating well from the feeder so hopefully they don't eat too much of the shavings.

 

[PolarBerry]

So all 6 guineas are doing ok today. One is slightly lethargic so he may not make it long term. I've observed all of them eating and drinking though.

My newest food I ordered for them arrived and is 28% protein and has animal/plant proteins and diatomaceous earth/sea kelp. Not sure if that's made a difference but lost 4 yesterday and none today since gave it so far. They're also ravenously eating.

Will keep you all updated!

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I've got some in the freezer out in the shed and a few fresher ones in the fridge. Kinda morbid but I figured just in case I need them.

I know, I was worried that others might think I was strange or gross, but if it helps with this or future problems, figured it was worth some not understanding.

Not morbid at all. (Or does that mean I'm morbid also?)

The preferences may be totally different there. Here the vet has said to chill the bird. For some reason not to freeze. I didn't ask for details....but I think I might next time I see the vet...lol. Just to find out what he says. (I'm guessing it may skewer the results for pathogens)

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Hopefully the turkeys don't go stupid and die then. I put some pine flake shavings under their brooder bulb since it was getting so poopy in that area. I left the feeder and water source clear around it. I did add in extra chick grit as a just in case. They're 9 days old and have been eating well from the feeder so hopefully they don't eat too much of the shavings.

I waffled on whether I should mention anything. I do NOT want to jinx the turkeys.

So all 6 guineas are doing ok today. One is slightly lethargic so he may not make it long term. I've observed all of them eating and drinking though.

My newest food I ordered for them arrived and is 28% protein and has animal/plant proteins and diatomaceous earth/sea kelp. Not sure if that's made a difference but lost 4 yesterday and none today since gave it so far. They're also ravenously eating.

Will keep you all updated!

That is sounding good. We appreciate you taking the time to keep us updated.

 

[PolarBerry]

The freezing breaks the cells and can skew results, but if they are in the fridge too long they rot as well and aren't good either...

Here's the turkeys. Lookit them wings coming in.

 

[PolarBerry]

One guinea isn't doing well. Has a full crop and has been drinking but skin and bones and green poo... now lethargic so expect he'll be gone soon. One of the guineas is a good twice as big as the rest so may end up with a loner.