I have had Royal Palms for almost 8 years with no problems. They are free range in a 3acre fenced yard with a large horse arena and stables to go into. Typically they roost very high. Last year I found my old Tom with his neck ripped out. This Spring I found one of my young Toms with his neck ripped out in the arena. Today it was one of my hens and I found the Tom alive but all the skin on is neck was ripped open. Besides the turkeys there are geese, ducks, chickens, peacocks, and guineas on my property. There is an occassional chicken or duck that goes missing but this seems to target my Turkeys.
I have dogs but dont believe they are the culprits given all of the other critters that are not being touched. There would also have to be a lot of blood loss and the dogs have nothing on them. There are foxes, coyotes, coons, possums, and bob cats that I know of around here.
Any ideas on what it might be? Also how can I treat the Tom - I irrigated the wound but it needs some disinfectant and am not sure what to use.
Thanks for your help
I have dogs but dont believe they are the culprits given all of the other critters that are not being touched. There would also have to be a lot of blood loss and the dogs have nothing on them. There are foxes, coyotes, coons, possums, and bob cats that I know of around here.
Any ideas on what it might be? Also how can I treat the Tom - I irrigated the wound but it needs some disinfectant and am not sure what to use.
Thanks for your help