Alright. I did as you recommended and cut the feed to lower the protein content. The crumble is the same color and size, so he won't favor one.
As said in the other reply, I just realized how much feather is on his thigh. I compared it to his brother of the same age and size, and he's lost a...
Yes i've considered that. I'll try cutting the feed with it.
Upon greater inspection of his body, I noticed his 'fluffy pants' around his legs are very loose. I have determined that the muscle loss was in his legs, which now is something I can help him with.
He actually loves being held, so a...
When he gives up and stops acting like himself, I will cull him. But he doesn't seem to have pain. His feet are normal, a little swelling around one toe that has been there since he was 8 weeks (Caught his claw and pulled it.) Unfortunately there's no game bird crumble, only the starters around...
About two weeks now. I have spoken with the vet, but they're more of a generalist than a specialist. Unfortunately, that's the only vet in the area..
I do not think it is just soreness, because it's been so long. I came here because nobody can give me answers.
Echo is 1y 2m old. He is on pine...
Hello! My dear buddy Echo had a severe double eye infection and was put on antibiotics. The dose was injectables 4-6 times a day for a week in the pectoral muscle. He seemed to grow more and more sore with the injections, but his eyes and behavior did grow better...
BUT.
Now he can only hobble...
I do have silvers! And some greys with mixed wild type genes that seem to make silvers. I've a few tibetians that are solid in health and very friendly, and I have a tan I'm not quite sure where she came from genetically. Her chicks are always very healthy, as are the dark dark grey birds. The...
Hello! So I am relatively new to quail and just wished to discuss an observation regarding my quail.
I have discovered an interesting neurological twitch. The quail in question are just fine, eat and drink and socialize with the flock, but these quail shake or have a twitch of sorts. Neither...
I read a study that too much light for the babies can make for aggressive males. I had some in my first batch that were extraordinarily hostile, and some that were very sweet, so maybe that's just luck of the draw? But I use ceramic bulbs, and a timed light that dims down over an hour. I noticed...
Update: Wooley went to the vet. It turned out she had a pulled nerve! The little lady has been in recovery since. Full function may take weeks or months to return to the foot, but she's getting along well enough now to return to the flock. Her mate welcomed her back with open wings and she's...
She's sleeping right now, if I go into the room she'll wake up and beg for oats again. Also I'd have to pick her up and I don't want to stress her. I did feel the leg, and nothing felt out of the ordinary compared to her sister Longshot's leg. They're about the same size and weight, so I'd say...
Hello! I am a raiser of Coturnix quail of varying color patterns. I have 12 adult birds and 2 chickies right now, and they're my pride and joy. They are all named after clone troopers because I am a nerd: Wooley, Longshot, Boil, Wrecker, Wolffe (she has a bad eye, poor thing.) Fives, Echo, Kix...
No injuries visible on her leg. She is half a year old and otherwise healthy. There's no swelling, perhaps a little bruising on the back of her ankle? She's eating and drinking and 'begging' for oats like usual. I've put her inside one of my old chick boxes with some fluff to help. Is there...