Sick Turkey

[Keva83]

I have a very sick tom turkey given to me...his feet are so swollen they are breaking open...nails are long and curling...cant hardly walk..HELP

 

[casportpony]

I have a very sick tom turkey given to me...his feet are so swollen they are breaking open...nails are long and curling...cant hardly walk..HELP

Welcome to BYC! Can you post some pictures?

 

[HuskerHens18]

I'm not good with turkeys, but I'll give you my personal suggestions.

Maybe an epsom salt soak for his legs. After soaking his legs trim his nails, they will be softer and easier to cut. Just watch for the pink part inside, if you cut that it'll be painful and he will bleed everywhere. I'm wondering if he has scaly leg mites? Can turkeys get those? Maybe post a picture if you can

 

[Keva83]

Ill try to post pics he is about 5 yrs old and kinda big...someone suggested to me la200 as well as soaking feet...your thoughts plz

 

[Ducksandchickens]

X2 on the picture

 

[Keva83]

It may be a bit on the pics...im headed to town

 

[Ducksandchickens]

It may be a bit on the pics...im headed to town

Ok. Do u know how old the turkey is?

 

[R2elk]

Ok. Do u know how old the turkey is?

See post #4.

 

[R2elk]

I'm wondering if he has scaly leg mites? Can turkeys get those? Maybe post a picture if you can

Yes, turkeys can get scaly leg mites.

 

[R2elk]

I have a very sick tom turkey given to me...his feet are so swollen they are breaking open...nails are long and curling...cant hardly walk..HELP

Too little information to draw any conclusions but I would not be surprised if it is a broad breasted turkey that is suffering from edema due to lack of exercise and possible heart problems.