- Feb 10, 2012
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I recently got 5 turkey chicks. Two have died! I didn't inspect the first one, but this second one had a very red and bloody anus. I assumed perhaps he got compacted by eating litter. However, I then watched in the brooder and saw one turkey pecking at the other's butts. So, I'm wondering did this turkey cause the injury, or was he merely pecking at the wound from compaction? They 3x8 foot brooder, so its not boredom or overcrowding.
Do I have one aggressive turkey? Or, is it the litter? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks.
Do I have one aggressive turkey? Or, is it the litter? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks.