Turkey down!

[RsElliott]

Hello! I desperately need advice on my broad breasted white turkey! A dmfew days ago I noticed my turkey, named Beep had a slight limp. The next day he wasn't his normal active self and rested a lot through the day. The next morning he wouldn't get up. I put food and water in his reach and just let him rest. He got up twice and moved a short distance and played back down. When I went to put him up for the night he was laying on his side. I stood him up but he would not put pressure on his leg and laid right back down. Luckily Beep is my best friend and easily handled. I looked him over. No bumble foot. Feet and legs were clean. However, I did see very noticeable swelling in his joint. I gently tried to move the joint and it won't bend at all! He has been brought into the house. We have given him nutri drench (directly), and oyster shells. We ordered chick'n calcium ( a vet said it sounded like calcium deficiency) but it won't be here until Saturday. There are no avian vets anywhere near me and none of the local vets will see him other than for euthanization. What can I do for him? Is there anything I can do for him? Or should I take him in and let him go? I love this dang turkey! And want to save him if possible, but I also don't want him to suffer.
He is eating and drinking normally, and his personality is still there

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Unfortunately Broad Breasted turkeys aren't designed for a long life and often suffer from leg, and heart problems. In my experience once a turkey goes down it won't get back up again. You can try giving him a few days. I wouldn't hold out too much hope. Heritage varieties make better pets. Some have kept Broad Breasted for longer by limiting feed and making them exercise.

 

[R2elk]

Hello! I desperately need advice on my broad breasted white turkey! A dmfew days ago I noticed my turkey, named Beep had a slight limp. The next day he wasn't his normal active self and rested a lot through the day. The next morning he wouldn't get up. I put food and water in his reach and just let him rest. He got up twice and moved a short distance and played back down. When I went to put him up for the night he was laying on his side. I stood him up but he would not put pressure on his leg and laid right back down. Luckily Beep is my best friend and easily handled. I looked him over. No bumble foot. Feet and legs were clean. However, I did see very noticeable swelling in his joint. I gently tried to move the joint and it won't bend at all! He has been brought into the house. We have given him nutri drench (directly), and oyster shells. We ordered chick'n calcium ( a vet said it sounded like calcium deficiency) but it won't be here until Saturday. There are no avian vets anywhere near me and none of the local vets will see him other than for euthanization. What can I do for him? Is there anything I can do for him? Or should I take him in and let him go? I love this dang turkey! And want to save him if possible, but I also don't want him to suffer.
He is eating and drinking normally, and his personality is still there

Do not give oyster shell to a male bird. The excessive calcium can cause kidney damage.

It is a broad breasted turkey and they are prone to leg problems. Your turkey is likely suffering from perosis. Additional, niacin and thiamine may be helpful.

You can dissolve half a tablet of vitamin B complex in one gallon of water. Make it his only source of water. It should be made fresh daily.

Check to see if the tendon has slipped out of the groove in the back of the hock. If it has, you have to fully extend the leg in order to move the tendon back in place. If you get it back in place, you will have to devise a brace thst will keep it there.

The prognosis for a recovery is not good.

 

[RsElliott]

Do not give oyster shell to a male bird. The excessive calcium can cause kidney damage.

It is a broad breasted turkey and they are prone to leg problems. Your turkey is likely suffering from perosis. Additional, niacin and thiamine may be helpful.

You can dissolve half a tablet of vitamin B complex in one gallon of water. Make it his only source of water. It should be made fresh daily.

Check to see if the tendon has slipped out of the groove in the back of the hock. If it has, you have to fully extend the leg in order to move the tendon back in place. If you get it back in place, you will have to devise a brace thst will keep it there.

The prognosis for a recovery is not good.

The leg is stuck straight.

 

[R2elk]

The leg is stuck straight.

Is the area around the hock not movable?

 

[RsElliott]

Is the area around the hock not movable?

No, not moveable at all

 

[R2elk]

No, not moveable at all

Sorry, there isn't really anything you can do for him.

 

[RsElliott]

Sorry, there isn't really anything you can do for him.

I was afraid of that. Thank you