Bloody hell..............I am slung another curved ball! However I won't moan (in light of my previous post-how could I?), but I will let out a slight exasperated sigh!
This morning, when I let the baby turkeys out I noticed that one of the little buggers has bright yellow poo!, which is a sign of the dreaded turkey illness Blackhead disease!
Boris and his previous mate Grace, caught the disease early last year and Grace died days after it was diagnosed by the vet, so I had great cause to worry. Thank God for having a sympathetic vet surgery, for within 30 minutes I had collected antibiotics for the entire flock and an hour later all of the birds had received their first doses.
The whole procedure of tablet administration was a herculean task in itself as the babies have to receive half a tablet twice a day,Gloria needs one tablet twice a day and big old Boris needs one and a half tablets twice a day. Boris is a powerful big bird, and getting the tablet down him resembled something out of all in wrestling days on tv's World of Sport!!! but after five minutes of grappling, down the tablet went!!!!
Let's hope all six birds survive this health challenge...Blackhead has a terrible mortality rate!
hey ho!
photo Boris and Grace as babies with a young Scotty
I hope your birds are okay. I hate it when I get blackheads.
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Oh John, so sorry to hear this.Sure hope the meds get them through this Blackhead thing.
ReplyDeleteJust heard some old guy say, "Remember to lock your troubles away in your house and if you're lucky maybe someone will break into your house and steal 'em!"
Happy New Year Friend.
x-c
That is one pleasure I've not had, feeding BIRDS pills. Fed cats, dogs, and even a llama once, but not the birds, so far. Good luck, and good year to you...
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Positive thoughts and healing energy are coming from Virginia in hopes that all your flock will be well for the New Year!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Looks like you had a wonderful time. Hope the birds are doing better. Giving those pills sounds like a terrible ordeal.
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