Hens go broody when you don’t want them to… and won’t go broody when you do. 
- Jun 30, 2013
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One of my turkey poults has a badly deformed leg. It still eats/drinks (for now) but can't stand or walk. Unfortunately it has no hope of recovery. The problem isn't the culling, but the fact that I only have two turkey poults. If I cull the injured bird, the other will be alone. On the other hand, if I continue to care for the bird, it will constantly be harassed by its sister. I have a small flock of laying hens, but am hesitant to put the remaining turkey near them for fear of decease transfer between the turkey and the hens. I don't want to throw my very social bird into an anxious state by making it solo. Any advice?
