Turkey fell off slaughter truck- Rescued but needs help!

[JeanR]

NO HEAT LAMP. DANGEROUSLY HOT. A 75W incandescant globe will give as much heat as helpful. Good luck..

 

[Flashpoint]

For reference when we first rescued him it was like this:

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They either control it or it's hormonal. My turkeys snoods all stand up depending on what is going on.

 

[Teila]

I recently had a very sick cat, who we are incidentally taking back to the Cat Specialist today for a check up we never thought he would be having when he was so close to death.

Anyways, two weeks into his ordeal I reached out to friends for some 'power of positive thinking' and while it may not have helped, it definitely did not hurt!

So, Sebastian, you have got this big fella. You have lots and lots of people, all over the world, who love you and you can do this!

As for your loving family, great job guys n' gals .. you rock!!

 

[WalnutHill]

One thing I have found helpful with broad breasted stock is that if they are eating, move the food bowl about 2 feet to the left, and the water bowl about two feet to the right. Just out of reach, but not too far. Expand that distance as he gains strength.

I have three and four year old Broad Breasted Bronze hens that came to me as Thanksgiving "rescues". Both were in poor health, and one could not walk. Wholesome diets with lots of greens and scratch, and a cup or so of gamebird pellet, will help with weight management. But don't make the change until he has recovered some of his health and strength.

 

[GrandpaUtz]

I am happy to report to everybody that a very thorough check tonight has revealed no maggots!!!!!!!

He got off relatively easy then. I just sprayed with the permethryn, some antibacterial saline solution and sealed it up with vaseline to see if any would come out to breathe. Then I sat back and ate some dinner while checking him out every 10 mins or so and nothing! So I changed his bedding, cleaned off his belly/vent area a little bit, and he got off real easy tonight! I'm not going to let my guard down and say the battle is won, because there is still a lot to do, but I really am getting optimistic!

Here's the big guy relaxing after NOT having to be poked and prodded for hours like last night:

The water has the Rooster Booster in it, and I've made a mash out of his food. He actually was pecking at it and eating a little! Tomorrow I'm going to mix in some eggs!

Thank you to everybody for their advice and help and kind words! I'm really feeling optimistic!

 

[GrandpaUtz]

I recently had a very sick cat, who we are incidentally taking back to the Cat Specialist today for a check up we never thought he would be having when he was so close to death.

Anyways, two weeks into his ordeal I reached out to friends for some 'power of positive thinking' and while it may not have helped, it definitely did not hurt!

So, Sebastian, you have got this big fella. You have lots and lots of people, all over the world, who love you and you can do this!

As for your loving family, great job guys n' gals .. you rock!!

Thank you for your kind thoughts and words!

 

[Isaac 0]

I am happy to report to everybody that a very thorough check tonight has revealed no maggots!!!!!!!

He got off relatively easy then. I just sprayed with the permethryn, some antibacterial saline solution and sealed it up with vaseline to see if any would come out to breathe. Then I sat back and ate some dinner while checking him out every 10 mins or so and nothing! So I changed his bedding, cleaned off his belly/vent area a little bit, and he got off real easy tonight! I'm not going to let my guard down and say the battle is won, because there is still a lot to do, but I really am getting optimistic!

Here's the big guy relaxing after NOT having to be poked and prodded for hours like last night:

The water has the Rooster Booster in it, and I've made a mash out of his food. He actually was pecking at it and eating a little! Tomorrow I'm going to mix in some eggs!

Thank you to everybody for their advice and help and kind words! I'm really feeling optimistic!

Nothing is better than cleaning a turkeys Bare Butt and eating dinner right after!!

 

[GrandpaUtz]

Nothing is better than cleaning a turkeys Bare Butt and eating dinner right after!!

The best part? The big heap of rice I had. Really made the maggot search something special! Lol

 

[LJoWilly]

Grandpa Utz....you are doing awesome!! Please know that you have done more for Sebastian than most people would! ! Hats off to ya!!

 

[GrandpaUtz]

Grandpa Utz....you are doing awesome!! Please know that you have done more for Sebastian than most people would! ! Hats off to ya!!

Thank you! He really seemed better today and I just hope he recovers. I can't stand to see an animal suffer!