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[wild rescuer]

Hi I am a new member having just found a baby wild turkey across from our house. I have raied chickens, pheasent, quail but that was many ,many years ago.I heard a peep and found it by the railroad tracks. called to it and it came running to me. I gave it yellow cornmeal and some water. Will o to feed mill in the morning and get chick started. I don't have a brooder but will keep it in the house till it gets older. Does it have to have medicated water?
We live in Oh. ,we are both retired and we show Chihuahua's and American Staffordshire Terriers as an expensive hobby.We have a good size barn with a chicken house and inside cage. But I will keep itin the house til we figure out what to do with it.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens. Thank you for rescuing that little imp. You can ask questions at the Turkey thread. Have no idea what turkeys eat. Chihuahuas, and Staffs - kinda unusual combination. I'm thinking one is your favorite and the other is for your wife. I used to show Cockers in the '60's and '70's.

 

[Frindizzle]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you rescued the little one.

 

[N F C]

Hi, welcome to BYC!

Good job taking in the little turkey, he must have been looking for you! You can find some interesting articles about turkeys in the Learning Center and post questions about them on the turkey forum:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/other-backyard-poultry-ducks-quail-turkeys-geese-etc

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/20/turkeys

Good luck to you. Nice to have you here!

 

[wild rescuer]

Thanks to All for the welcome. I need help,please. My 9 week old pet turkey broke its leg and I have never splinted anything . Please let me know how to splint it. Thanks.

 

[N F C]

You can ask for help with your turkey in a couple places:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/20/turkeys

I'd recommend posting on both forums to better your chance for a speedy reply.

Good luck, hope your turkey will be ok!

 

[steven29128]

Welcome to Back Yard Chickens !

 

[wild rescuer]

thanks for the info.waiting for email from vet. have a good night.

 

[Peep-Chicken]

Hello and welcome to BYC!