Turkey poults

[Alina28]

I have 4 turkey poults and two of them have a swollen face and nasal congestion.
I also have a 1 month old kitten. Is there any chance that my kitten can contract this infection from them? And what disease do they have? I am very worried

 

[M-H-Fielding]

I have 4 turkey poults and two of them have a swollen face and nasal congestion.
I also have a 1 month old kitten. Is there any chance that my kitten can contract this infection from them? And what disease do they have? I am very worried

Oh, thats awful! I wish I could help! I don't think the cat can get anything...
Maybe some experts can give their input?

 

[Isaac 0]

Sorry to hear your birds are feeling ill.

Do you have a video of the birds sneezing? To post a video, upload it to a video platform like Youtube or Vimeo, and copy/paste the link here. Is there any swelling around the hock area? Are they eating, and drinking well?

I don't have any experience with Turkeys, but will see if @casportpony , or @R2elk may be able to help further.

Facial edema and swelling are both good signs the birds likely have a respiratory disease of sorts. Mycoplasma Gallisectum often causes facial edema and is a common respiratory disease in turkeys. There is no cure for MG, oftentimes, the owner either euthanizes the birds, and starts over, or treats them with an antibiotic, such as tetracycline, or a fluoroquinolone such as Baytril. If you wish to treat them you can find both of the drugs here,

https://www.jedds.com/shop/tylan-soluble-100-g/
https://allbirdproducts.com/products/baytril-10

As I said earlier, the antibiotic will help alleviate the symptoms, but during times of stress such as cold weather, or molting symptoms may reappear. Over time the effectiveness of the drug may decrease, and a new antibiotic may need to be set in place. Keeping their coop clean, and ensuring there is adequate ventilation is important if you decide to treat as well.

 

[Alina28]

Sorry to hear your birds are feeling ill.

Do you have a video of the birds sneezing? To post a video, upload it to a video platform like Youtube or Vimeo, and copy/paste the link here. Is there any swelling around the hock area? Are they eating, and drinking well?

I don't have any experience with Turkeys, but will see if @casportpony , or @R2elk may be able to help further.

Facial edema and swelling are both good signs the birds likely have a respiratory disease of sorts. Mycoplasma Gallisectum often causes facial edema and is a common respiratory disease in turkeys. There is no cure for MG, oftentimes, the owner either euthanizes the birds, and starts over, or treats them with an antibiotic, such as tetracycline, or a fluoroquinolone such as Baytril. If you wish to treat them you can find both of the drugs here,

https://www.jedds.com/shop/tylan-soluble-100-g/
https://allbirdproducts.com/products/baytril-10

As I said earlier, the antibiotic will help alleviate the symptoms, but during times of stress such as cold weather, or molting symptoms may reappear. Over time the effectiveness of the drug may decrease, and a new antibiotic may need to be set in place. Keeping their coop clean, and ensuring there is adequate ventilation is important if you decide to treat as well.

Thanks for your help!!!! They don't have swelling on the neck just on their face. Their eyes are kinda watery and also they have nasal discharge and congestion.they are eating and drinking well otherwise. I just hope my chickens and cat don't gwt it from them

 

[Vickischics]

Pictures please. We can't really help much without pictures and a video of the sneezing like Issac O requested.
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[Isaac 0]

Thanks for your help!!!! They don't have swelling on the neck just on their face. Their eyes are kinda watery and also they have nasal discharge and congestion.they are eating and drinking well otherwise. I just hope my chickens and cat don't gwt it from them

Most likely it won't transmit to your cat, but the chickens may be a different story. In addition to what suggested above, you may send a few swabs into a state veterinary diagnostic lab, or a national one such as Zoolgix. What is the point of this (?) If it is a respiratory disease it will let you know which one you're dealing with so you can choose an antibiotic most effective for that disease, and gives you a good idea about the diseases host time, etc.

If their eyes are becoming gunky, it may be good to start applying Terramycin, or an antibacterial ointment to the eye a few times a day.

 

[Bird_Lover_17]

It sounds like a respiratory issue. If you live in a warm area this happens often. Just give antibiotics and Vet Rx.