Sick Turkey .

[ericchris]

I have a turkey that is standing around with her eyes closed and is puffy all the time i was wondering if she is sick or what is going on with her because when i got her she was fine and she was eating but now she is not eating anymore what can i do to make her better .
Please and thank you
We have 17 baby turkeys that are hatching and they started today and hope the rest are here very soon .

 

[bargain]

Was she loosing feathers - wondering if the might be moulting
Have you checked feed for mold? Sometimes that happens and can make the poultry ill. Turkeys can be prone to blackhead. You might want to check with County agent (in your are or your NPIP poultry office to see if it's been in your geographic area.
Then have you noticed any change in the droppings for your bird?

I would suggest vitamin water, bringing her something she might like to eat - scrambled eggs. She may need worming - I would really suggest that. How long has she been at your home. Good luck!

 

[bcboy]

C&P


The sulphur yellow, bloodstained, foamy dropping is a sign of a disease called Blackhead or Histamonosis which is caused by a protozoan parasite infecting the gut.

Other symptoms of this disease include:

Depression
Loss of appetite
Poor growth
Darkened or blue tinged comb
Blood in faeces
Progressive depression and emaciation