Eggbound Quail

[livestockchick]

I have a prolapsed quail, and I have been working on her for about two hours now. I soaked her in epsom bath, and tried to massage the egg out. It looks like she has two vents, though, and i'm kind of worried. Any advice?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How is your bird?
Do you feel an egg in there too - or is it just tissue (prolapse)?

I don't know anything about quail, but took a quick peak at the quail forums...it looks like you can treat her like you would a chicken.

Soaking in epsom salts is good. Apply a little hemorrhoid cream to help reduce swelling. Offer her some calcium and vitamins.

If she has an egg stuck as well, you can try applying a bit of ky jelly or something similar to see if that helps lubricate.

Having what looks like 2vents, I fear the intestines are prolapsing as well, unfortunately if the intestines are coming out too, you may not be able to save her.

Keep us posted.

 

[livestockchick]

I ultimately decided to cull. It seemed like she had gone a day or two with it stuck, and she had three eggs in there (different sizes). I tried for hours, but she was in a lot of pain, so I put her down and ate quail for dinner.