I've done a search both here and on the web, and I can't find anything about this issue and part of it is I'm having a terrible time describing it. So we have a turkey tom who has recently developed an odd throat / neck issue. When I watch him it is as if his neck expands and contracts while he is breathing. It seemed when it first happened as if I could see a point, and what I mean by that is my partner said it almost looked like his tongue was below his beak and he was trying to stick it out and back in. Obviously it's not his tongue, and to me it seems like it has gone from that to more of an inflation and deflation.... Kind of. It's the best I can do for a description. I think he's been having trouble with this for about a week. He's been eating and drinking and going about his business normally.
Here are some pics. I've cropped them down and blown up the pics to make it easier to see but of course some clarity is lost. If anyone wants to see the originals let me know.
Below his neck looking normal:
His neck issue:
And that thing below his beak you'd just see it go in and out and in and out. Seems to me like it's a little less pronounced now, but still doing it.
Whatcha think? Thanks.
Here are some pics. I've cropped them down and blown up the pics to make it easier to see but of course some clarity is lost. If anyone wants to see the originals let me know.
Below his neck looking normal:
His neck issue:
And that thing below his beak you'd just see it go in and out and in and out. Seems to me like it's a little less pronounced now, but still doing it.
Whatcha think? Thanks.