Turkey Elbow

[LilCtryGal]

Thought I would post this to get some insight, any help would be appreciated. This is my first experience with bird's. I have 7 Turkey's about 2 weeks old. Everything had been going great then overnight one of my lil guy's was real lethargic. I noticed he was sitting/standing on his elbows feet coming straight up. Not having anything I mixed up hummingbird food and started feeding him just to get him stronger. He's eating fine, drinking and pooping normal but still on elbows. Someone said maybe to much protein and I am giving him electrolytes. Anyone have any idea what this is and how do we care for it?

 

[casportpony]

Is this how your poult sits?


Characteristic 'hock sitting' posture of broiler with Mycoplasma synoviae arthritis
Source:http://www.kashvet.org/oasis/tag/bird-flu/

 

[LilCtryGal]

Well I think so because he's still small and when he tries to stand his feet go up under his chin but I think it's the same.

 

[LilCtryGal]

I think this is what it is. Do you know or where to find out how to treat it ?

 

[LilCtryGal]

Well my turkey "Tiny Tim" didn't make it. The elbows reduced in swelling but then the legs were going backwards. He was scratching himself under the wings really bad and just quit fighting.

 

[casportpony]

Sorry for your loss.

-Kathy