Swollen knee on turkey

[Newbee58]

I have a male turkey that i noticed last week that he was limping. Checked his foot and didn't see anything. I thought maybe he had a sticker burr in it and i hoped i had goten it out.

Today i noticed he was limping worse and panting. Checked his foot again and didn't see anything. So I ran my hand up his leg, realizing the knee joint was swollen and quite warm to touch. The other knee is fine.

I have put him in a cage to keep him off the leg, but not sure what to do to help treat the joint. Can someone Please let me know what I need to do!

I have also posted this under the turkey section.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I've never had turkeys but ducks have a lot of leg problems and need niacin. Sounds like an injury though. I would try and keep him confined maybe . In humans Very hot either means blood clot or infection.
I hope someone comes along that raises turkeys for you.

 

[Eggsoteric]

How old? Could be an injury or joint infection. If the latter, he will need a course of antibiotics.

 

[Newbee58]

How old?  Could be an injury or joint infection.  If the latter, he will need a course of antibiotics.  

5 to 6 months. What type of antibiotics?

 

[Eggsoteric]

One of my 4 mo. old turkey hens recently had a joint infection. Vet placed her on Clavamox (7 day course to start, however, the course needed to be extended another 7 days). She's back to herself now - no limping.

 

[Newbee58]

I was hoping it was something i could get from feed store and handle wirhout going to vet. As I don't have the money for vet.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

@casportpony Would their be an antibiotic safe for turkeys either human or at the feed store ?