I have two quail who suffered head injuries during the night. Both are bloodied with feathers and skin missing but are up and walking around, eating and drinking normally. So far, there's no sign of the others pecking at the raw spots.
My instinct is to avoid further trauma by catching them and instead just keep an eye on them. Does this sound like a fair plan or should I catch them, clean the wounds, apply antibacterial ointment and put them in a warm hospital cage?
My instinct is to avoid further trauma by catching them and instead just keep an eye on them. Does this sound like a fair plan or should I catch them, clean the wounds, apply antibacterial ointment and put them in a warm hospital cage?