We've moved him in close to our woodstove, yesterday he drank a little water on his own and stood up a couple times, but today I had to syringe some into him again. He seems to be favoring his right wing/side. I've very very gently felt for any bones that feel out of place but I'm seriously out of my league here. He is worse today than yesterday 😔He is my first turkey, one of the first birds actually so I have no clue other than what information I've been able to find by Googling. It's day 2, there aren't any bird vets near me. There is a wildlife rescue/park nearby, they don't treat people's pets but I will call Monday morning too see if they can provide me with some ideas/help with a guess as to what's wrong. I won't allow him to suffer,if I cannot help him heal first.
Thank you to everyone who replied. 🙏🦃
*Update: my dear friend passed on last night.
We did find out what attacked him as it came back. It was a large bobcat.
Before I got this turkey I never gave much thought to them before. It didn't take long to discover that the Tom's at least are noble,loyal, protective and followed me everywhere. Stayed beside me during some awful times at my son's grave. If you think a turkey is just a bird that is raised for Thanksgiving or Christmas, that they don't have feelings, then you haven't spent any time with one. My Embden gander attacked me one day, I was starting to get a bit worried when he wouldn't quit, all of a sudden, my turkey is there beating on my gander with wings and feet,chasing him off and away from me. Every time after that I went anywhere near my gander, Juice ( my turkey) was next to me.
Thank you again for all your helpful suggestions and care.💜🦃🙏
