Royal Palm Turkey, Suddenly Ill

[mgelmer]

Hoping for some suggestions here - yesterday our Royal Palm turkey was acting and looking normal (18 weeks old); but this morning he was laying in the corner of the coop very weak. He doesn't appear to have any injuries, and his vent looks clean. Tried giving him some water, which he took a little of, but otherwise he's not looking too good. Ideas? Thank you.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That happened to me last year, one just stopped eating and got lethargic than died, happened pretty quick, I'm sure it caught some random bird disease as all the wild birds are flocking up and carrying diseases around. Not much help for your little one, sorry. Not sure if antibiotics would help, I don't use them.

 

[mgelmer]

@ oldhenslikedogs: thank you for your input. Our guy died within an hour of posting my question. Will try again next spring. Appreciate you taking the time to reply. - mgelmer

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Sorry