My turkey has breathing problems. Should I try to remove something from her throat?

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My two-year-old female turkey have a breathing problem she's been having this issue for about a week I have been letting her out of the pen to eat fresh grass and thinking it would clear up but it have not Should I stick a rubber tube or something down her throat to try to dislodge any item if in there. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 10 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Dont stick anything down her throat as I am nearly 100% that this wont be the issue. In turkeys respiratory disease is mosy often caused by infection with a bacteria called Mycoplasma and rhinotracheitis virus. Mild cases clear up, but in thus case the bird would need examined by a vet and prescribed antibiotics.

My turkey has breathing problems. Should I try to remove something from her throat?

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