Does anyone know what the cause of this is? My quails joint is swollen and seems to have gotten worse, can barely stand up and tips.

[zabahamiri]

 

[Oob Child]

I don’t really know much about quail anatomy, but it looks like it could be dislocated. I’ve also seen another photo that looks similar to this and it was a tumour.
Don’t take my advice too seriously, I just know how it feels to be worried about a pet and have no one respond.
Hope the poor baby is ok

 

[zabahamiri]

I don’t really know much about quail anatomy, but it looks like it could be dislocated. I’ve also seen another photo that looks similar to this and it was a tumour.
Don’t take my advice too seriously, I just know how it feels to be worried about a pet and have no one respond.
Hope the poor baby is ok

Thank you! This is my first time with quails so it’s all new to me. I’ll try to keep searching, but thanks for the feedback!

 

[Nabiki]

It's hard to say from the picture. The joint does look out of place, but that could be due to the swelling rather than the cause of the swelling. Is a vet an option? In the meantime, I would separate it so it can have peace and quiet. This will also allow you to see how much it's eating and drinking and what the poop looks like (normal or not).

 

[Kiki]

What exactly do you feed it?what does it's cage look like .. specifically the floor of it's cage? Pictures of the cage?

 

[zabahamiri]

What exactly do you feed it?what does it's cage look like .. specifically the floor of it's cage? Pictures of the cage?

They are all on a 30% protein starter feed. Had to move him indoors and separate from the rest since he was getting picked on. They have a large raised hutch cage outside with rubber coated wiring on the floors.

 

[Kiki]

They are all on a 30% protein starter feed. Had to move him indoors and separate from the rest since he was getting picked on. They have a large raised hutch cage outside.

Can you go out and take a picture of the cage including the floor of it?

Do you feed any treats or anything else besides this feed?

 

[zabahamiri]

Can you go out and take a picture of the cage including the floor of it?

Do you feed any treats or anything else besides this feed?

We mainly just stick to their feed, occasionally we will chop up some veggies and lettuce for them to eat.

Here are a few photos I found on my phone of part of their cage.

 

[zabahamiri]

It's hard to say from the picture. The joint does look out of place, but that could be due to the swelling rather than the cause of the swelling. Is a vet an option? In the meantime, I would separate it so it can have peace and quiet. This will also allow you to see how much it's eating and drinking and what the poop looks like (normal or not).

Yeah I’m not sure. It hasn’t gotten worse since, and there isn’t a wound or anything so I don’t what’s causing it. The vet near me specializes in small animal household pets, but maybe I’ll be able to find another. So far he’s been eating and pooping normally so that’s good!

 

[Kiki]

We mainly just stick to their feed, occasionally we will chop up some veggies and lettuce for them to eat.

Here are a few photos I found on my phone of part of their cage.

Thanks.

My guess is he injured it walking on the wire.