February 5th, 2010
Hospital Ward
Squeaky, the turkey poult pictured above, has had a really rough couple of days, after the bantams and other turkey poults pecked a big hole in his her its neck. I must apologise for the poor quality of the photo, but it just wouldn’t stand still – you can see the peck hole in its neck, though.
The solution:~
We made a hospital ward, and have isolated Squeaky from the other bantam chickens and turkey poults, but they really don’t like being alone, so we have taken turns in being “Mum” to this little one. If you don’t pay it any attention, it squeaks at the top of its voice until you pick it up. I was holding it yesterday when it decided that my armpit looked like being under its Mum’s wing, so it snuggled in and went to sleep.
Today we have also added an aluminium foil plate above the light to reflect the heat from the lightbulb downwards into the box. It works really well, and the babies are growing ever so quickly. They love multi-grain bread, too, as well as watermelon and sweetcorn.
My son said that he always knew that his mum was a turkey – hmmm, I’m not sure whether to feel flattered or down♥ed – I’m not really worried, as my son has a delightful sense of humour. Seriously though, turkey babies are ever so cute, aren’t they?
I am a daughter of the King of Kings, seeking to live a godly life and mirror the love of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Awwwww poor little turkey. Hope he’s doing better super soon.
Is he for dinner later on in the year?
Poor thing. Had to giggle at the comment from the kiddo.
Even though it’s injured, it’s so cute!
Hi Deborah,
Um, we don’t know. :/ If it’s a girl, it’s safe, but if it’s a boy…
Blessings,
Jillian
Hi Heather,
It’s getting stronger and fitter day by day.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Blessings,
Jillian
Oooohhh so cute!!!
Hi Donna,
Squeaky is just sooo cute – it thinks I’m its mum!
Have a great weekend,
Blessings,
Jillian