Turkeys attacked by dogs = treating them

[chicken pug]

It has been over a week now since the attack and so far all of the turkeys are making it. Turns out that the little hen who I was almost thinking that we should put out of her misery has bounced back quicker than the two toms. She is eating well and acting normal now except for a limp yet, although she won't look good until her feather grow back in. The tom that showed up a few days later turned out to have a bad wound under one wing that he kept pecking at and make much larger and worse. We got Blue Kote to spray on it and after a couple of days of catching him and respraying it finally he seems to be leaving it alone the past few days. My new hobby was catching him and not an easy feat. The best way seems to be catch him by the base of the neck and force him to the ground. He does not enjoy it but is a gentle bird that we don't want to lose. One big tom is still limping badly, but otherwise eating and getting around. I have still had them on antibotic and hope now that they may all eventually heal up yet.

did the Tom get hurt in the gobbler mine want gobble now

 

[R2elk]

did the Tom get hurt in the gobbler mine want gobble now

This thread is from 2008. The person you replied to has not been on BYC since 2017.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Do you want to start a new thread snd post pictures so you can get some advice snd help?

 

[MsHappyLife]

It’s just a tragedy what these beautiful birds have to go through. One of my babies barely survived today, he hid in a spot to get away (where I found him) but the dog plucked all his feathers off from behind and tore some skin below his wing. My baby was so cheerful singing and happy to eat all the time, now I can see in his eyes how scared and painful it is. I’m not sure what to do for him. What do you recommend? Hearing yalls stories makes me hopeful he’ll get through this!

 

[R2elk]

It’s just a tragedy what these beautiful birds have to go through. One of my babies barely survived today, he hid in a spot to get away (where I found him) but the dog plucked all his feathers off from behind and tore some skin below his wing. My baby was so cheerful singing and happy to eat all the time, now I can see in his eyes how scared and painful it is. I’m not sure what to do for him. What do you recommend? Hearing yalls stories makes me hopeful he’ll get through this!

This thread is from 2008. You should start your own thread.

 

[alinas2010]

It’s just a tragedy what these beautiful birds have to go through. One of my babies barely survived today, he hid in a spot to get away (where I found him) but the dog plucked all his feathers off from behind and tore some skin below his wing. My baby was so cheerful singing and happy to eat all the time, now I can see in his eyes how scared and painful it is. I’m not sure what to do for him. What do you recommend? Hearing yalls stories makes me hopeful he’ll get through this!

Hello, welcome to the site! I’m so sorry to hear about your turkey(?). It may be helpful to start your own thread, only because you will be able to get more attention if you post a brand new one, but also you’ll be able to personalize it (post pictures of his wounds specifically for others to assess). In the meantime, though, a few things you can do to get started helping him. Provide him with some electrolytes and sugar water for shock if needed. Rinse any wounds well with something like saline and slather on some triple antibiotic ointment such as neosporin (without pain relief).