*Graphic* Quail Necropsy - possible Egg Yolk Peritonitis

[Kiki]

How old is this quail?

 

[orloffer]

Cut open -- Pictures:

What should I do next?

 

[orloffer]

How old is this quail?

3 years

 

[Kiki]

3 years

Are you aware that is quite old, very old, for a Coturnix?

 

[orloffer]

Are you aware that is quite old, very old, for a Coturnix?

Yes.

 

[Kiki]

Cut open -- Pictures:View attachment 2740673View attachment 2740674View attachment 2740678
What should I do next?

That seems like a lot of blood, to me. The intestines look full of air too...not sure what that would mean.

 

[orloffer]

Yes.

Just wondered if cutting her open could help confirm what caused her death in particular. I also simply find it interesting, and good practice for butchering quail, which is something I am planning to do soon.

 

[Kiki]

Yes.

Ok good. I would guess your bird was not sick with a disease. I would guess it died due to old age type things.

 

[Kiki]

Just wondered if cutting her open could help confirm what caused her death in particular. I also simply find it interesting, and good practice for butchering quail, which is something I am planning to do soon.

Great! I don't think anyone can tell why she died.

 

[ElizaMay]

Does anyone have any links on how to tell what is normal and what isn't when looking at the inside of a quail? (I haven't opened her up yet.)

Anything ripped, with holes, bruised/purple, swollen compared to surrounding attached tissue. That's all I can suggest. Also check gut and digestive tract for blockages or parasite overload?