Turkey with swelling all over=head, neck, breast....

[casportpony]

I read an older post from 2012 that was the same condition and this is what she said to give the turkey.

Metacam is a prescription NSAID. Do you have any?

 

[casportpony]

Here is a thread you might find useful.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/ruptured-air-sac-subcutaneous-emphysema.1432594/

 

[Gwenieloveschickies]

Metacam is a prescription NSAID. Do you have any?

I do not. I have called in to my local vet to see if he can prescribe some. All I have on hand is cephalexin.

 

[Gwenieloveschickies]

Here is a thread you might find useful.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/ruptured-air-sac-subcutaneous-emphysema.1432594/

This is extremely helpful! Thank you! There is no avian specialist in my area, so I’ll continue to look where to cut. Threads like these are so informative and appreciate the time to send them my way!

 

[casportpony]

Keep us posted!

 

[casportpony]

@coach723 found this excellent video

 

[Gwenieloveschickies]

Keep us posted!

Yes, did you see the pics from this morning to now? After I lanced her head, it immediately deflated, then in her neck area as well. Really remarkable…and I’m extremely impressed that I was able to help her with the help of individuals on here. I’m going to watch the video someone posted and see where to lance her chest area.

 

[casportpony]

Yes, did you see the pics from this morning to now?

Yes, awesome pictures, and good job lancing!

 

[Gwenieloveschickies]

Yes, awesome pictures, and good job lancing!

Oh thanks, it’s really trial and error. I used a scalpel and made a small incision. The turkey’s skin is tougher than I had imagined. Although I made the incision around 1/8 inch, I noticed she is swollen around her neck again this morning. I’ll keep relieving the pressure. I’m still hesitant to make an incision on her breast area, so today, I’m going to get a 18 or 19 gauge needle and maybe relieve in multiple areas. I saw the video and anatomy diagram which are both helpful, but I’m still unsure where to make the incision. I really do not want to disturb one of her 5 air sacs.

 

[casportpony]

What side is most of the swelling on?