Turkey hen with bloated crop; not eating much; lethargic

[Anonymous Chicken]

Also, is there anything I should try feeding her/avoid feeding her?

I am very grateful for your input!

 

[casportpony]

I think he poop is saying she is dehydrated, and she might have an infection. Is a vet an option?

 

[Anonymous Chicken]

I think he poop is saying she is dehydrated, and she might have an infection. Is a vet an option?

A crop infection specifically, or an infection anywhere in her body? She's been drinking more water than usual, and sleeping a lot. We don't know of a vet that treats turkeys, but they sometimes treat chickens.

 

[Anonymous Chicken]

@Wyorp Rock I think you have experience with this sort of thing. Do you have any suggestions?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you for the tag.
I don't know anything about Turkeys, but if her crop feels inflated it may be sour.
You could try treating for Sour Crop, but I'm not sure if that's the main issue.

Often crop issues are a Symptom of something else going on. As Kathy mentioned the poop could be from dehydration, but infection does come to mind (for me if it were a chicken).

This is how I treat my chickens if they have crop problems. Of course, for a Turkey you would need to adjust the amounts.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

I'm sorry she's not well, I wish I knew more.

 

[Anonymous Chicken]

Thank you for the tag.
I don't know anything about Turkeys, but if her crop feels inflated it may be sour.
You could try treating for Sour Crop, but I'm not sure if that's the main issue.

Often crop issues are a Symptom of something else going on. As Kathy mentioned the poop could be from dehydration, but infection does come to mind (for me if it were a chicken).

This is how I treat my chickens if they have crop problems. Of course, for a Turkey you would need to adjust the amounts.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

I'm sorry she's not well, I wish I knew more.

Thank you so much! You're very kind. I'm reading the article now.

 

[Anonymous Chicken]

As Kathy mentioned the poop could be from dehydration, but infection does come to mind (for me if it were a chicken).

Her droppings are now all liquid, clear and slimy. Do you know what that could potentially be a sign of?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Her droppings are now all liquid, clear and slimy. Do you know what that could potentially be a sign of?

I wonder if she's got a partial blockage. May just be all that's able to pass through - I just don't really know.
Speculation on my part.

 

[Anonymous Chicken]

I wonder if she's got a partial blockage. May just be all that's able to pass through - I just don't really know.
Speculation on my part.

Do you think her crop would still be growing if she had a partial blockage?

 

[duluthralphie]

I think you need to feel the area I marked on your photo. That is not normal, even on a BB… however her legs look good.

if that area feels, soft in any way. Like fat, water or air squishy. And with what @casportpony said about the poo and dehydration.

I am thinking it looks like she might be shutting down.

I would give her no feed for a day or two, lots of water and some electrolytes. Also provide grit.

Give her a low roost, keep her off grass or hay. If you let her out keep her on a hard surface, rocks or gravel would be best.

This sounds more like a pet turkey than one of a flock. So exercise her lightly.

but please be aware, she may not recover. Do everything you can. Including preparing yourself.

good luck. Best too you.