Deformed chick

[Skankiewicz]

Hi all,

In the middle of a 30+ egg courtenex quail hatch and the most recent little one was born with a scissor beak and one eye.

Question is do we just let it live and see what happens? Or is it more humane to dispatch the just born baby? It got out of its shell all on its own and is doing as good as the other hatchlings at this point.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Hi all,

In the middle of a 30+ egg courtenex quail hatch and the most recent little one was born with a scissor beak and one eye.

Question is do we just let it live and see what happens? Or is it more humane to dispatch the just born baby? It got out of its shell all on its own and is doing as good as the other hatchlings at this point.

Do you have pictures?

 

[Skankiewicz]

Do you have pictures?

I can take one!!

 

[Skankiewicz]

Pics! We call all the derpy ones Pirate. But with one eye it truly fits .

 

[Granny Hatchet]

@Wyorp Rock ?
I don't think I would be concerned about the eye but that is pretty bad scissor beak . Hopefully someone comes around soon who has better insight than I have to advise. Is she eating on her own? Poop look normal?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi all,

In the middle of a 30+ egg courtenex quail hatch and the most recent little one was born with a scissor beak and one eye.

Question is do we just let it live and see what happens? Or is it more humane to dispatch the just born baby? It got out of its shell all on its own and is doing as good as the other hatchlings at this point.

Poor little thing.

I can't say what the survival would be for a Quail chick like this, unfortunately I cull any Quail that have a deformity.

I would think it will be a challenge for her to eat/drink and thrive but if you have time to dedicate to her all of her life, ensuring she's getting plenty to drink and eat then there may be a small chance she makes it. But be prepared that you may still lose her, sometimes when a chick hatches with visible deformities, they may also have developmental issues that show up as they mature.

@Nabiki and @007Sean may have other suggestions insights.

I'm very sorry, I do think she's cute. Quail chicks are darlings and it's sad to lose one.

 

[Skankiewicz]

@Wyorp Rock ?
I don't think I would be concerned about the eye but that is pretty bad scissor beak . Hopefully someone comes around soon who has better insight than I have to advise. Is she eating on her own? Poop look normal?

Just born so not eating yet, also no poos.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Poor little thing.

I can't say what the survival would be for a Quail chick like this, unfortunately I cull any Quail that have a deformity.

I would think it will be a challenge for her to eat/drink and thrive but if you have time to dedicate to her all of her life, ensuring she's getting plenty to drink and eat then there may be a small chance she makes it. But be prepared that you may still lose her, sometimes when a chick hatches with visible deformities, they may also have developmental issues that show up as they mature.

@Nabiki and @007Sean may have other suggestions insights.

I'm very sorry, I do think she's cute. Quail chicks are darlings and it's sad to lose one.

Thank you.

 

[Skankiewicz]

Poor little thing.

I can't say what the survival would be for a Quail chick like this, unfortunately I cull any Quail that have a deformity.

I would think it will be a challenge for her to eat/drink and thrive but if you have time to dedicate to her all of her life, ensuring she's getting plenty to drink and eat then there may be a small chance she makes it. But be prepared that you may still lose her, sometimes when a chick hatches with visible deformities, they may also have developmental issues that show up as they mature.

@Nabiki and @007Sean may have other suggestions insights.

I'm very sorry, I do think she's cute. Quail chicks are darlings and it's sad to lose one.

Thank you! Pirate is definitely a cute little doughnut hole . Our quail are kinda pets for us, and my daughter is pretty dedicated to working on issues like splay leg and such. I think between us we could pamper this little one if needed, especially because their normal lifespan is shorter. But we are also okay if it passes, as that's just life...but we definitely don't want to prolong suffering by trying so hard-- you know?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you! Pirate is definitely a cute little doughnut hole . Our quail are kinda pets for us, and my daughter is pretty dedicated to working on issues like splay leg and such. I think between us we could pamper this little one if needed, especially because their normal lifespan is shorter. But we are also okay if it passes, as that's just life...but we definitely don't want to prolong suffering by trying so hard-- you know?

Then give it go and see what happens. It doesn't sound like she's in pain.

With her beak being crossed/deformed, you may find that wet feed is easier for her to eat. Drinking, watch to see how that goes, you may need to give her drops of water, but you never know, she may be able to drink just fine on her own. If you have Poultry Nutri-Drench, give her 1-2 drops twice a day to help give her a little boost.

She may get trampled if she's not able to see very well so may need to be in her own area with a buddy to snuggle with, unless that buddy begins to bully. Quail are... well they are Quail, they just tromp over anything or anyone in their path. They can also be mean to one another at times, even the tiny babies!

Keep us posted on how it goes, some folks do help and keep chickens that have deformities, so it's possible she may do very well with some TLC.