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Anastasia
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anastasia
Telkwa
BC
Canada
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 Posted - Nov 19 2006 : 08:47:53 AM
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Hi all,
One of our turkeys managed to get over the fence this morning (the snow did a great job of collapsing a lot of stuff this fall, already!) and one of our dogs brought it down. We got the dog off but the tom is missing a whole lot of feathers. Also, he is seeping a small amount of blood from a rather pulpy-looking wound (wound is about 3cm in diametre).
What do we do? Is pine tar the same as pine pitch? Can I apply is straight from the tree? We've separated him from the other turkeys but are seriously lacking in space for this kind of thing and the snow is still too deep for any kind of building.
Thoughts? Any info or suggestions would be much appreciated. Not keen on slaughtering him; if he goes I think my husband will insist that they all go and I'd hoped to winter them over for breeding.
Thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Anastasia 
"Speciality is for insects." -Robert Heinlen |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
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Posted - Nov 19 2006 : 09:14:20 AM
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Since you have snow it's cold enough to not have to worry about fly strike. I would wash the wound and let him heal naturally. Keep an eye on it for signs of infection. If he does develop an infection there are antibiotics that you can use. Turkeys are a lot hardier than people give them credit. It's a small wound that doesn't sound serious.
Robin
www.thymeforewe.com
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Nov 19 2006 : 09:15:32 AM
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I actually have experience with this one for sure. My turkey Clyde, years ago..not my most recent pet turkey..was eventually killed my neighbor dogs..but another time before that when a dog dug under the fence he was wounded badly and recovered. I cleaned the would best I could..it was BIG..at least 6" in diameter...his thigh and leg looked like burger..it was ghastly! I cleaned it with a spray bottle and water as gently as possible, patted it dry with a clean cloth and then sprayed gentle spray iodine spray and That was all. The main thing is keeping him away from the others..he will have to be isolated and kept clean as possible. BUT...make sure there is a fence or some way for him to see and interact a little with the others unless you are willing to give him LOTS of attention. THey get sad if alone. My turkey turned out to be tough..I thought he was a goner for sure. He was a bronze breasted. I hope yours is just fine.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Anastasia
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
Anastasia
Telkwa
BC
Canada
56 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2006 : 09:27:09 AM
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Thanks! Yes, this fellow is a bronze breasted as well. I did clean the wound but have been worried about what to put on it as birds seem to be so much more fragile than 'regular' livestock. I think I have iodine around here somewhere.
Thank you both for the encouraging words. I'll keep you posted...
Cheers,
Anastasia :)
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Anastasia
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
Anastasia
Telkwa
BC
Canada
56 Posts |
Posted - Nov 24 2006 : 2:50:03 PM
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Tom the turkey seems to be doing really well. Knock on wood. They were separated but managed to tear down the chicken wire so as to hang out together again. Tom's longer feathers cover his torn areas and he's healing quickly. Not sure how long it will take for his feathers to grow back but am glad to see him puttering around again.
Thanks again for the advice!
Cheers,
Anastasia :)
"Speciality is for insects." -Robert Heinlen |
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lilpunkin
True Blue Farmgirl
368 Posts
Texas
USA
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Posted - Nov 25 2006 : 08:17:25 AM
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I so read this topic wrong. I thought it said Turkey attacked my dog! LOL!!!!!!!!!!
lilpunkin
P.S. Sorry, i couldnt tell you what to do for a turkey wound. Maybe just some TLC, wink! |
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Anastasia
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
Anastasia
Telkwa
BC
Canada
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Posted - Nov 25 2006 : 09:15:06 AM
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Hehehe, I've heard of turkeys attacking dogs but must be a different breed; this silly bird just stood there while the dog went ballistic. So much for self-preservation!
Cheers,
Anastasia :)
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