Newbie here! Turkey poult help!

[Montgirl]

Hi all, I'm new to this website and I have a few questions. We are new to raising Turkey poults, my boys are doing it for a 4H project. We have 5 bronze turkey poults and 1 white breasted turkey poult. My question is, is it ok for my boys to feed them snails, slugs, worms, etc? They are 3 weeks old. Also, one of our bronze poults injured it's leg, it looks like the femur is snapped, I read that some people made slings but unfortunately I did catch it right away and it's been a few days. Should I just put him down? Here's a pic of its leg. Help! Any advice would be great!

 

[Lagerdogger]

If they can choke it down, it probably won't hurt them. I would suggest that you start the expanded diet with a little grit and some grass. But they love to eat bugs, too.

 

[kuntrygirl]

I would not recommend worms because worms carry parasites. How is the poult's leg?

 

[casportpony]

I would not recommend worms because worms carry parasites. How is the poult's leg?

Ditto on the worms from the yard.

-Kathy

 

[Montgirl]

I'm happy to report the poults leg healed. I had him I'm a large container with shavings while he healed and last night he flew to the top and was perched on the edge. Very good news! Thanks for the comments!

 

[kuntrygirl]

This is great news !!!!! I am so happy!!!!! Good job!