Turkey advice

[Mazy1561]

Not sure if doing either but watching to see. Also got him on high protein food now. Hopefully better soon

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I’m new on here and in need of some turkey advice. My Tom is 2 years old and has his head down. Took him to vet but they don’t deal with them. He gave him a shot for respiratory infection and gave me some spray for bugs he found on him. He’s alert and will stand and move around the coop. He is eating a bit and drinking a bit but still has head down. No other problems except for head down. Any advice would be appreciated

Bugs are small black ones and spray is doctor doom for poultry and lice

I'm sorry about your Turkey. Glad you were able to see the vet.
I don't know much about Turkeys so it would be good if @casportpony or @R2elk would chime in.

Your vet gave you Doktor Doom to treat the bugs on him - that makes me think you are in Canada? The vet should have given you instructions on how to use the product (repeat times, etc.).
You mention that he also gave a shot for respiratory infection - do you know what medication that was? What respiratory symptoms does your Turkey have?

Photos of him may be helpful to the others when they come online.
I hope he starts feeling better soon.

 

[casportpony]

What shot did the vet give him?

 

[Bo Garrett]

What color is his feces? You stated earlier that it was loose which could mean coccidiosis or black head depending on the color of the feces. Put some sugar or honey in his water to give him some energy which may help improve his appetite. I would also suggest a broad based anti-biotic such as penicillin or amoxycillin for 5 to 7 days just in case he is suffering from respiratory or other infection. If his feces is foamy brown to caramel color brown (with or without blood) it is coccidiosis if it is mustard yellow then it is black head. I recommend Amprolium for the cocci at .16 ounces per gallon of water, if it is black head the above mentioned anti-biotic will aid in that recovery.

Blessings,

Bo

 

[Mazy1561]

I'm sorry about your Turkey. Glad you were able to see the vet.
I don't know much about Turkeys so it would be good if @casportpony or @R2elk would chime in.

Your vet gave you Doktor Doom to treat the bugs on him - that makes me think you are in Canada? The vet should have given you instructions on how to use the product (repeat times, etc.).
You mention that he also gave a shot for respiratory infection - do you know what medication that was? What respiratory symptoms does your Turkey have?

Photos of him may be helpful to the others when they come online.
I hope he starts feeling better soon.

 

[Mazy1561]

Not sure what shot he gave him. Just checked him and took bit of water. Here’s some pics. Thought maybe a stroke. Yes I live in Canada

 

[Mazy1561]

What color is his feces? You stated earlier that it was loose which could mean coccidiosis or black head depending on the color of the feces. Put some sugar or honey in his water to give him some energy which may help improve his appetite. I would also suggest a broad based anti-biotic such as penicillin or amoxycillin for 5 to 7 days just in case he is suffering from respiratory or other infection. If his feces is foamy brown to caramel color brown (with or without blood) it is coccidiosis if it is mustard yellow then it is black head. I recommend Amprolium for the cocci at .16 ounces per gallon of water, if it is black head the above mentioned anti-biotic will aid in that recovery.

Blessings,

Bo

Brown and runny. Thought maybe from meds

 

[Bo Garrett]

He is a broad breasted bird and given the pictures he certainly does not look well. Hope he makes it!

Blessings,

Bo

 

[ColtHandorf]

Judging by the color I can see on the bird's neck and face, it seems like he's not getting enough oxygen. How is he doing now?

 

[LittleGecko]

Definitely give him extra protein and lots of fresh veg, mites can really weaken a bird, particularly turkeys who can be quite delicate despite their great size. Is he wheezing and does he have any nasal discharge?