Thanks for your input, I bought some foam & I'm going to try the foam cushion; as this is the 2nd time this has happened; although the 1st time resulted in a very bad injury, it was not fatal. I wish I knew what scares them when I'm not home. I suspect it's a predator. I'm thinking about setting...
Thank you, and thanks for the feedback; and yes her neck was floppy. And has time goes on I'm more convinced that is what happened to her, because the rest of my hens are all still doing just fine. Thats a good point about the height of the roof, Im thinking they probably couldnt reach it.
Thank you!
I don not have access to her body anymore. I have thought about putting foam on the wood ceiling portion, but I worry about them pecking at it and eating it ?? Especially here in Tucson, it would dry out and deteriorate rather quickly in this climate. Have any of you guys tried that?
Thank you, no I did not take any pics of her unfortunately. So far, the other 4 hens are all acting perfectly fine. I have been out there a lot today observing them and all is well. 🤞🙏
I cant think what she could have eaten that could block her up :idunno
Unless they would eat their own...
Hello folks...I’m hoping for some input & feedback regarding death of one of my quail. I came home from work yesterday to find one of my coturnix hens lying dead on aviary floor. Everything in aviary was perfect; water system clean & functional, feed dry and fresh. Plenty of shade; and the other...