I need suggestion for treating a sick turkey, please! Turkey raising newbie...
I received an order of day old turkeys, guinea fowl, and chickens from a hatchery on July 18th. One turkey never seemed to grow but was eating and drinking. This turkey is now obviously sick - half the size of the other three. I have not been able to observe recently to see if it is still eating or not but will tonight.
Today, I picked it up to try to get a feel for its body condition and almost immediately discharge came pouring out of its nose. The discharge was somewhat clear, mainly a murky tan color with a hint of green. I didn't smell it as I'm worried about getting myself sick. So, I called the vet's office to get a recommendation for an antibiotic and where to buy it.
They said "CORID" from Tractor Supply would treat coccidiosis and infection. 1) Wanting to get the 'right stuff', I looked it up first and cannot find anything says CORID, or amprolium, will treat this turkey's symptoms. 2) That's when I learned CORID is Amprolium. This makes me double confused because my flock is getting Purina Starter with Amprolium and Amprolium should only be given from one source.
Can anyone please tell me what maybe wrong with this turkey, and more importantly how to best treat it? I am not willing to spend a lot of money to go to the vet for tests but don't want this little bird to suffer although part of me feels it maybe too late
The only other information I can think to provide is the fact that they have eaten earthworms, so they likely have been exposed to coccidiosis, but again have been on medicated feed to prevent that.
Thank you for taking to time to read through this and respond!
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I received an order of day old turkeys, guinea fowl, and chickens from a hatchery on July 18th. One turkey never seemed to grow but was eating and drinking. This turkey is now obviously sick - half the size of the other three. I have not been able to observe recently to see if it is still eating or not but will tonight.
Today, I picked it up to try to get a feel for its body condition and almost immediately discharge came pouring out of its nose. The discharge was somewhat clear, mainly a murky tan color with a hint of green. I didn't smell it as I'm worried about getting myself sick. So, I called the vet's office to get a recommendation for an antibiotic and where to buy it.
They said "CORID" from Tractor Supply would treat coccidiosis and infection. 1) Wanting to get the 'right stuff', I looked it up first and cannot find anything says CORID, or amprolium, will treat this turkey's symptoms. 2) That's when I learned CORID is Amprolium. This makes me double confused because my flock is getting Purina Starter with Amprolium and Amprolium should only be given from one source.
Can anyone please tell me what maybe wrong with this turkey, and more importantly how to best treat it? I am not willing to spend a lot of money to go to the vet for tests but don't want this little bird to suffer although part of me feels it maybe too late
The only other information I can think to provide is the fact that they have eaten earthworms, so they likely have been exposed to coccidiosis, but again have been on medicated feed to prevent that.Thank you for taking to time to read through this and respond!
for good answers
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