Beak First Aid

[Payroll]

I left it too long and her beak has re-opened and the top of her head is bleeding. I have separated her from the other two until it heals and will cull the male tomorrow.

In the meantime, her beak is all bloody. Can I do anything at home, or should I hustle to the vet tomorrow?

I understand that both birds will now attack her since she is showing blood. How long until I can re-integrate her with her one remaining pen-mate?

Thanks!

 

[Payroll]

I checked on her again and the blood had dried into a huge blood clot on her nose.

I decided to intervene. I cleaned off the blood clot with a warm washcloth, then dabbed on some polysporin with a q-tip. Hopefully I didn't just kill her.

 

[19quail]

It's pretty amazing how tough these birds are. She'll be fine I bet.

 

[Payroll]

This morning she seems fine. I separated the possible male and stuck "injured beak" bird back in with the other female and she seemed quite happy.

Amazing birds!

 

[Sycamore27]

If you ever have an injury again you can get Rooster Booster Pick No More or Blue Cote from a feed store, they treat the wound and also cover the blood to discourage other birds from attacking the injured one.
Cheers,
Jessie

 

[Payroll]

Thanks so much! I guess I should have anticipated that with birds comes a bird first aid kit.

I'll pick it up on my next shopping trip.