Rescue of wild turkey poult... Please Help!

[GoosesGeeses]

Hi, today a friend brought over a wild turkey poult he found on the side of the road. he said they (the flock)were eating in a field, and as they were crossing, a bad driver came through and killed 14 of the 15 turkeys in the flock. my friend was driving through when he saw a turkey poult standing on the side of the road, wings drooping. it is now in the house in a pet carrier with some fresh dry hay and water with poultry electrolytes. its has a large lump over its left eye, with is kind of concerning. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Logar]

Depending on where you are it is probably illegal to keep/try to help it. I would get it to a wildlife rehab center as soon as you can.

 

[R2elk]

Hi, today a friend brought over a wild turkey poult he found on the side of the road. he said they (the flock)were eating in a field, and as they were crossing, a bad driver came through and killed 14 of the 15 turkeys in the flock. my friend was driving through when he saw a turkey poult standing on the side of the road, wings drooping. it is now in the house in a pet carrier with some fresh dry hay and water with poultry electrolytes. its has a large lump over its left eye, with is kind of concerning. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Contact your local game warden or DNR agent and turn it over to him. Possession of a live wild turkey is illegal.

 

[GoosesGeeses]

Even in Idaho?

 

[Logar]

Even in Idaho?

I believe it is illegal in most if not all states. I would just google it quickly

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Hi, today a friend brought over a wild turkey poult he found on the side of the road. he said they (the flock)were eating in a field, and as they were crossing, a bad driver came through and killed 14 of the 15 turkeys in the flock. my friend was driving through when he saw a turkey poult standing on the side of the road, wings drooping. it is now in the house in a pet carrier with some fresh dry hay and water with poultry electrolytes. its has a large lump over its left eye, with is kind of concerning. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

not sure on laws............... but who amongst us hasn't picked up a dying sparrow brought in by the cats, or perhaps an errant squirrel that is against the law to rehabilitate? if you want to help that much, I would see if it will eat 30% protein Gamebird crumbles.

 

[R2elk]

Hi, today a friend brought over a wild turkey poult he found on the side of the road. he said they (the flock)were eating in a field, and as they were crossing, a bad driver came through and killed 14 of the 15 turkeys in the flock. my friend was driving through when he saw a turkey poult standing on the side of the road, wings drooping. it is now in the house in a pet carrier with some fresh dry hay and water with poultry electrolytes. its has a large lump over its left eye, with is kind of concerning. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Turn it over to a vet, They will treat it if possible and then give it to the proper authorities.

 

[GoosesGeeses]

Little late, but I contacted

The National Wild Turkey Federation, they told me to feed it lots of bugs, so I fed it about 40 a day, but after a week the turkey died.​