Injured Quail - Advice Please!

[cackleberryandco]

This is Athena, a 2 month old Coturnix quail. I purchased her yesterday from a feed store. There, she was totally fine. We got home and I opened the box and her legs are all messed up. They are sticking out in funny directions and she can’t stand up. I am wondering if she has slipped tendons? Is there anything I can do to try and fix it? She is so spunky and full of life, I don’t want her to not be able to walk. She has no interest in eating or drinking. Please, give me some advice on what I can do for her she is so sweet and my heart is broken. Thank you

 

[Nabiki]

That doesn't look good at all. Was she in a bare box? Slippery footing can cause leg injuries. If you had shavings or something to help her grip in the box, I would take her back to the feed store you bought her from.

Unfortunately, with legs that badly splayed, your best option would be a vet or to cull.

 

[007Sean]

It has awfully splade legs to have been ok when you bought it? And another thing, why is it all wet?