Problems with turkeys' heads

[Olivia Braddy]

Turkeys have discoloration or debris in crevices of heads. Looks like it could be insects. Can anyone help?

 

[BlueHorse17]

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Olivia, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Can you post some pictures?

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Post pictures, but also do an on site search on 'stick tight fleas'.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined our community !!

Pictures will help greatly for helping you.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC

 

[N F C]

Hope it's nothing serious...you might want to also post on the Turkey forum: Turkeys

Best wishes!

 

[N F C]

Turkeys have discoloration or debris in crevices of heads. Looks like it could be insects. Can anyone help?

Check out this article...is this what you're seeing on your turkey?
how-to-treat-stick-tight-fleas-in-poultry-with-permethrin.74325

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your turkey.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!