Turkey Poult with Backwards Leg!

[tawnylaurel]

Hi everyone! I am new to the chicken/turkey raising game and need a little advice. I have a 2 month old turkey who had a leg that has always looked a little bad and given him a slight limp. But it seemed fine up until 3 days ago. Out of nowhere the leg turned completely backwards and he can barely walk now. He spins in circles and falls over trying to walk anywhere or just simply has to lay down. At this point, he is still able to make his way over to food and water but I don't think he will be able to do this much longer. His quality of life is not good. Our goal of raising turkeys is to harvest them eventually, I just know he is really young. I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to fix the leg? Or has anyone ever harvested a turkey so young? Is it possible to get decent meat yet? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Eggcessive]

Leg bone deformities are common in poultry, and not much can be done about one this serious. I would consider putting him down or going ahead and harvesting him, although he may be too small. I am sorry.

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC! Sounds like your turkey has perosis, which is not fixable once the leg rotates. So sorry.

 

[tawnylaurel]

Thanks for the advice. I think we are going to have to put him down. Feel so bad for the little guy

 

[casportpony]

Thanks for the advice. I think we are going to have to put him down. Feel so bad for the little guy

So sorry!