Injured Baby Turkey Chick

[APK]

Hello,

My dog got into a wild turkey nest and grabbed a chick. The bird was found in my window well chirping and distressed.

It has an injury on the back of the head. The feathers were ripped off in a nickel sized chump exposing the skin and flesh which looked raw. There was no blood or active bleeding but some grass was stuck there that I removed.

Then, I covered the area with Polysporin and put the turkey chick in a box. The chick doesn't appear to have any broken bones or wings, seems energetic, and its eyes look alert.

Therefore I believe it can be saved. I called the animal control but as it is the weekend there is limited assistance.

See attached photo and please advise what to do.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Depending on where you live, I doubt animal control is the right agency. They usually only do dogs and cats. I think you are looking for your department of conversation or the wildlife service.

At that age it needs some higher protein. Like scrambled eggs, crickets, mealworms, etc. Some seeds may be accepted.

The wound should heal. Maybe a liquid bandage wound sealant would be best.