DoraG
In the Brooder
- Mar 17, 2015
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Hi, I am new here, this seems like a great site for info. I am new to keeping turkeys and trying to find information on the internet about them is quite tricky.
Anyway, I hope that you can help. I picked up 2 turkey stags from a poultry auction, my friend fell in love with them and took one off to her smallholding with the intention that we would get some females for both our boys. Well since the other one left my boy has stopped eating, he follows me everywhere and I am quite concerned about the weight he is losing. I have a couple of females to pick up in a couple of days for our boys (both are Bourbon Reds). Although he has stopped eating he is drinking water and his poo has turned runny, probably since he has not eaten solids.
I would like to ask, is it possible that he could be pining for his friend? What could have stopped him eating? What would be a fab treat for him to get him eating again?
Also, are there any caresheets or informative websites about keeping turkeys? I am new to this and just want what is best for him. He is a fab guy with loads of personality, as you can tell he is a pet and not reared for food
I would really appreciate your help on any of this.
Thanks.
Anyway, I hope that you can help. I picked up 2 turkey stags from a poultry auction, my friend fell in love with them and took one off to her smallholding with the intention that we would get some females for both our boys. Well since the other one left my boy has stopped eating, he follows me everywhere and I am quite concerned about the weight he is losing. I have a couple of females to pick up in a couple of days for our boys (both are Bourbon Reds). Although he has stopped eating he is drinking water and his poo has turned runny, probably since he has not eaten solids.
I would like to ask, is it possible that he could be pining for his friend? What could have stopped him eating? What would be a fab treat for him to get him eating again?
Also, are there any caresheets or informative websites about keeping turkeys? I am new to this and just want what is best for him. He is a fab guy with loads of personality, as you can tell he is a pet and not reared for food
I would really appreciate your help on any of this.
Thanks.