Turkey issue

[Jaxnatlie]

My white female has dark spots that showed up a few days ago. She is normal otherwise, but as a new turkey owner, I am not sure what this is. She is eating and drinking normal, vent is clear, and droppings are normal. She did get in with the chickens last week and we have a pair of geese that roam the property.

 

[ShannonR]

Maybe fowl pox

 

[Noellereagan]

View attachment 1542439 View attachment 1542440 My white female has dark spots that showed up a few days ago. She is normal otherwise, but as a new turkey owner, I am not sure what this is. She is eating and drinking normal, vent is clear, and droppings are normal. She did get in with the chickens last week and we have a pair of geese that roam the property.

Oh that doesn’t look good. I hate to tag you again @casportpony I know you must have a life outside of this site! So sorry or @R2elk @TurkeyTimes

 

[R2elk]

Oh that doesn’t look good. I hate to tag you again @casportpony I know you must have a life outside of this site! So sorry or @R2elk @TurkeyTimes

The OP already was told it is likely fowl pox. The only thing the OP was not told was that dry fowl pox is not fatal and there really isn't much you can do other than to let it run its course.

 

[Noellereagan]

What does OP stand for- original poster?
And @R2elk - I take it you agree with that diagnosis?

 

[R2elk]

What does OP stand for- original poster?
And @R2elk - I take it you agree with that diagnosis?

OP = Thread starter (original poster)

It looks likely to be fowl pox but could also be peck wounds. Either way it will heal on its own.

 

[casportpony]

I agree, it looks like dry fowl pox and as long as the turkey keeps eating and drinking it will clear up on it's own.

This link has some good info:
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/fowl-pox

 

[TurkeyTimes]

I agree with dry fowl pox. It will run its course.

 

[Jaxnatlie]

Thank you everyone! She is still eating and doing fine, just not quite as pretty for right now.