Dog attacked my turkeys need help

[watson35]

I had a neighbors dog attack my turkeys only 2 got injured one with a broken wing and the other one had some tail feathers pulled out and you can see the skin and had been bleeding a little bit. is there anything that I can do to help them. we don't have a vet that speacializes in farm animals where we live. So any advice that can help would be great thanks

 

[townchicks]

The one with tail feathers pulled out, you want to clean the wound area well with mild soapy water, and spray vetircyn spray or apply Neosporin. Maybe trim back any feathers that are likely to stick to the wound. Keep it clean. The broken wing is more of a problem. You can try gently folding the wing into it's natural position, and wrapping it so it is held in place against the body. Something like vetwrap is good, as it will stick to itself. Do not wrap too tight, as you can restrict breathing and circulation. Good luck. Maybe some turkey folks will chime in, I'm just giving general first aid advice here.

 

[R2elk]

I had a neighbors dog attack my turkeys only 2 got injured one with a broken wing and the other one had some tail feathers pulled out and you can see the skin and had been bleeding a little bit. is there anything that I can do to help them. we don't have a vet that specializes in farm animals where we live. So any advice that can help would be great thanks

It depends on how the wing is broken as to whether it is repairable or better to remove it. If it is a compound fracture with the bones sticking out, it is better to remove it at the injury. It will never fly again but it can live without part of a wing.

The one with the tail feathers missing does not need any attention. It is a defensive mechanism for them to release feathers when they are grabbed leaving the predator with a mouth full of feathers.

 

[townchicks]

The one with the tail feathers missing does not need any attention. It is a defensive mechanism for them to release feathers when they are grabbed leaving the predator with a mouth full of feathers.

Good to know. I figured since there was blood, there would be a wound.

 

[CapricornFarm]

So Watson, try to get pictures of the wing.

 

[Kabootar]

I had a neighbors dog attack my turkeys only 2 got injured one with a broken wing and the other one had some tail feathers pulled out and you can see the skin and had been bleeding a little bit. is there anything that I can do to help them. we don't have a vet that speacializes in farm animals where we live. So any advice that can help would be great thanks

Contact the animal control officer too.

 

[watson35]

So Watson, try to get pictures of the wing.

I didn't get pictures of the wing but I did put some blue coat on it which is for wounds on animals I have used it on them before

 

[watson35]

Good to know. I figured since there was blood, there would be a wound.

well they was a wound that is under her wing where the dog pulled the feathers out it looks like a thanksgiving turkey underneath the wing.

 

[slordaz]

Welcome to BYC,
you never put blue kote on before thoroughly cleaning the wound first, I would after cleaning it and putting some antibiotic cream on it especially with what attacked them. I would Isolate and let heal, you need to be able to watch for signs of infections too

Runs to find more coffee

 

[watson35]

Welcome to BYC,
you never put blue kote on before thoroughly cleaning the wound first, I would after cleaning it and putting some antibiotic cream on it especially with what attacked them. I would Isolate and let heal, you need to be able to watch for signs of infections too

Runs to find more coffee

I did clean the wound really well before putting it on would neosprion help