my pet turkey has a bulge in the front chest.

[johnjohngo]

I don't have turkeys, but it kind of looks like a pendulous crop that I've seen in chickens. It happens in older birds sometimes. The crop droops because of age and muscles that stretch out and lose their firmness. The crop doesn't empty properly, so you end up with recurring sour crop.

Google "pendulous crop turkey" and see 8f you think that fits what you're seeing.

For a chicken, I'd treat with yeast meds (like for yeast infections on women) by putting the cream directly in her beak 2x/day for 7 to 10 days. And then make a crop bra to help keep it from drooping so it can empty properly.

Might also be injury to her crop from her encounter with the fox. Can you inspect the crop area for posdible wounds?

you are right about the disease! thank you so much, unfortunately, my pet turkey passed away today. I hope she did not suffer too much.

 

[johnjohngo]

I'm so so sorry for your loss. I know you loved her very much. She was a good girl....

I know this is part of life, she is a meat turkey I bought in July last year for Thanksgiving dinner. I never expect that she was such a nice pet and I decided to keep her in my backyard. she was the best and always protect my other chickens. I will start a few more turkey babies but I will never forget her.

 

[johnjohngo]

Can you check her over really well for injury since she had an encounter with a fox?

I agree, it looks like her crop is not emptying.
Check her crop in the morning. If it's not emptying, then treat her according to this article, but you will want to adjust (increase) medications/oils to accomodate her size since the article was written for chickens.
I would not withhold food/water, nor would I vomit her.

She's never laid eggs in her lifetime, so it's doubtful she is egg bound now.


@casportpony may be able to give you better suggestions.

she passed away today. probably because of the pendulous crop. thank you for helping!

 

[johnjohngo]

Is vet an option?

she did not make it. thank you for your help.

 

[casportpony]

she did not make it. thank you for your help.

So sorry for your loss.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

she passed away today. probably because of the pendulous crop. thank you for helping!

I'm sorry.

 

[picklestheduck]

So sorry for your loss.

 

[Backyardhomestead921]

thank you so much! I found it is Pendulous Crop in Poultry. unfortunately, she passed away today.

I am so sorry she passed away, I know it is hard. God bless y’all.

 

[EricaHM]

I don't have turkeys, but it kind of looks like a pendulous crop that I've seen in chickens. It happens in older birds sometimes. The crop droops because of age and muscles that stretch out and lose their firmness. The crop doesn't empty properly, so you end up with recurring sour crop.

Google "pendulous crop turkey" and see 8f you think that fits what you're seeing.

For a chicken, I'd treat with yeast meds (like for yeast infections on women) by putting the cream directly in her beak 2x/day for 7 to 10 days. And then make a crop bra to help keep it from drooping so it can empty properly.

Might also be injury to her crop from her encounter with the fox. Can you inspect the crop area for posdible wounds?

How much of the cream do you use on your chicken? My turkey has this same issue right now.. :-/