lost chest feathers

[turksinmaine]

I have a tom turkey, 8 months old that lost its chest feathers. the reason is I feel from the fresh snow we got lately. probably laid down for a period, well the rest is self explanatory.
Anyhow the problem is that it is cold here and he is shivering. what can I do? and will his feathers grow back quickly? anybody that can respond with some options greatly appreciated. don't want him become ill or be so uncomfortable.

 

[Lozuufy]

How many did he lose, could you post a pic? They should grow back pretty quickly if they were ripped out

 

[turksinmaine]

both sides of the chest, guessing 3-4 inches down and all the way across is bare.kind of hard with thwe angle unless I put him up on something.and he is one of my larger ones, but I will see what I can do. thanks for responding. and yes they were ripped out.

 

[Lozuufy]

both sides of the chest, guessing 3-4 inches down and all the way across is bare.kind of hard with thwe angle unless I put him up on something.and he is one of my larger ones, but I will see what I can do. thanks for responding. and yes they were ripped out.

Sounds painful. Hope they grow back soon

 

[turksinmaine]

thanks, me to

 

[Turkey parents]

You could always put him behind your stove for awhile or get him a heat lamp that might help keep him from getting too cold

 

[turksinmaine]

no, heat lamps, wood buildings, adult turkeys. Not a comfortable trio. guess I will have to wait for feathers to re grow and monitor the bird.

 

[SLovern0410]

My Tom is 4yrs. old, and he has lost all his chest feathers. There a lot of pieces (over an inch) sticking out, should I remove them or will the new feathers push them out?