Tom turkey with injured leg

Wingsy

Chirping
Mar 26, 2017
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Upstate New York
My tom turkey got his leg caught in a wire strand fence. No open injuries, but he can't stand on that leg. He moves it when I pick him up. Doesn't seem to have any obvious fractures, but I'm worried there might be a joint subluxation. Can I give him prednisone to treat any inflammation or swelling? If so I can't find any kind of dosing for a turkey. I want to give him a chance at recovery. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
 
My tom turkey got his leg caught in a wire strand fence. No open injuries, but he can't stand on that leg. He moves it when I pick him up. Doesn't seem to have any obvious fractures, but I'm worried there might be a joint subluxation. Can I give him prednisone to treat any inflammation or swelling? If so I can't find any kind of dosing for a turkey. I want to give him a chance at recovery. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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@Wyorp Rock
 
My tom turkey got his leg caught in a wire strand fence. No open injuries, but he can't stand on that leg. He moves it when I pick him up. Doesn't seem to have any obvious fractures, but I'm worried there might be a joint subluxation. Can I give him prednisone to treat any inflammation or swelling? If so I can't find any kind of dosing for a turkey. I want to give him a chance at recovery. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Turkeys are tough. If it was my turkey, I would make sure he is in a safe secure place where others cannot bother him and with food and water. Turkeys are tough and unless broad breasted, usually heal well. You can mix up a good vitamin B complex in his water at the rate of 1/2 pill or capsule per one gallon of water. Make it fresh daily.
 

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