Sick turkey

[Beauty99]

Hey, i have a turkey and he is sick i noticed that he is sneezing coughing water comes out from his nose and eyes and I have to force him to eat cause he can’t see well under his eyes are red i don’t know what to do any advice? Please? I will post a pic of it later

 

[Ang87]

Are you supplementing anything to boost immune system (naturally)?

 

[Beauty99]

I used garlic and onion i’ve heard it will help but i didn’t see any change it’s been three days

 

[Ang87]

I used garlic and onion i’ve heard it will help but i didn’t see any change it’s been three days

I’m not right or wrong here, but I boost mine up on a regular basis by lightly scrambling an egg with dice up fresh garlic and add a t of Apple Cider Vinegar to their water from time to time.

Since she’s such a babe still, I’d try raw egg even.

Also, it’d take too long to sprout at this point, maybe try picking up some newly started herbs from a trusted nursery. See if she takes to any. (My chicks and hens alike love getting into my basil) ha

Doesn’t sound like you’re doing anything wrong, don’t give up!

 

[Beauty99]

Thanks for your advice i will give it a try

 

[Kiki]

I do not think onions are safe for birds.

 

[Beauty99]

I do not think onions are safe for birds.

Really? One time i had a chick and he was sick I gave him the water of the onion , and it actaully worked after half of hour he was acting like total fine , but didn’t work on the turkey and also it’s said that onion kills bacteria that cause illness in birds

 

[Kiki]

Really? One time i had a chick and he was sick I gave him the water of the onion , and it actaully worked after half of hour he was acting like total fine , but didn’t work on the turkey and also it’s said that onion kills bacteria that cause illness in birds

Maybe so...I've never read a study on onions yet. I'll look for one now though.

 

[Kiki]

FWIW I don't think your sick bird taking a few sips of onion water is what cure him, it was probably just a coincidence.

Here are two studies I've found, but have not read YET.
Effects of Onion Extracts on Growth Performance, Carcass ...
and
https://ac.els-cdn.com/S22126678140...t=1525457928_c487739aa7e7b3753903baa6e15f3472

 

[R2elk]

Since she’s such a babe still, I’d try raw egg even.

Always cook the egg. They get more from the cooked than they do from a raw egg.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/protein-in-egg

"One study looked at how much protein was absorbed from cooked versus raw eggs. It found that participants absorbed 90% of the protein from cooked eggs, compared to only 50% of the protein from raw eggs (4).

Another study provided healthy individuals with a meal that contained either cooked or raw egg protein. It found that 94% of the cooked egg protein was absorbed, compared to only 74% of the raw egg protein (5).

This means that cooking eggs helps the protein become more digestible and more accessible to the body.

In addition, eating raw eggs carries a risk of bacterial contamination and food poisoning (6, 7)."