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Guys, I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I started with 12 turkey poults. One by one they keep dying off. I lost two withing 5 days, then 2 more at maybe 10 days old. Eventually at a month old I was down to 6. One died (this was the only one that acted different in death so I do think it was from being attacked so we'll ignore this one) but then at 5 weeks another died like all the previous. And now at almost 6 weeks another is dying. They all sound like they have sore throats. They sound almost like they weeze. Though they will eat and drink and poop looks normal they begin to get lethargic, drooping wings and then dead within 24 hrs. I've been told/suggested so many different things. (No woodchips, temp too warm, temp too cold, no medicated water, use medicated water,) I just don't freaking know and I'm so heart broken. I've spent $300 just on buying the birds and I will have 3 left tomorrow.
What I can tell you is the have a 10x10 coop with roost. Yes, it has wood shavings for bedding, the kind from family farm and home that i have always used. It's nice and toasty in there. One window stays open with screen for ventilation (and they have a very small door that is currently screened) I do let them outside during the warm of the day. (Today was 80 but mornings/nights have been 50s) they probably wandered for 2 to 3 hours then went back in. They have water and game bird feed. I don't get why they keep getting this respiratory problem and I'm so terrified to medicate because people were arguing with what I should use. (Which will probably happen here as well) they are bourbon red if this helps? Idk anymore. I feel like writing this is pointless as well but I guess I should try again. I guess what I'm asking is has anyone experienced this and used a medication with success? If so, what and how much? Again theyre 6 weeks old about. Thanks guys.
 
There are many reasons your poults are dying. You have not provided very much information other than keeping them on wood chips.

People can keep chicks on wood chips without any problems because chicks don't tend to eat wood chips.

Poults on the other hand will eat wood chips and become internally plugged up unless they have appropriate sized grit.

Providing thirsty poults with cold water while in the brooder can also kill them quickly.

The lethargic, drooping wings and dead within 24 hours sounds like coccidiosis. Treat with Corid.
 

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