i believe my roos fought, and now ones missing his top beak

[J_J_max]

i have 3 roos and 7 girls. i know that they probably fought over the girls. i used to have 9 girls but two ran off.

anyway, one of the roos is missing its top beak. ive already separated him from the other quail. his wound seems to be blocking his mouth hole to get food/water/etc...

how can i try to save this birbs life?

 

[ChickNanny13]

YOu may want to repost in the Emergencies, Injury, Disease & Cures forum, faster and more reponses for sure. Great that you have your location in your profile, help to see if anyone in your area maybe online.

@TwoCrows @Texas Kiki @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive @casportpony
Thank you any for advice

 

[le_bwah]

People may say otherwise, but the kindest and most realistic thing to do for this animal is kill it. A mutilation that far up the beak will prevent it from eating and drinking on its own, at the very least. I know people have 3D printed or sculpted bird beaks before, but unless you have the resources, it's unkind to let it linger hoping for a quick fix. If this were my quail, I would cull as soon as possible.

 

[ChickNanny13]

The unpleasant task of raising animals We have the option to try or not let them suffer

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Can you post a picture of him from the front?
You mention that the injury is blocking his beak, is a broken piece hanging over the opening?

 

[J_J_max]

People may say otherwise, but the kindest and most realistic thing to do for this animal is kill it. A mutilation that far up the beak will prevent it from eating and drinking on its own, at the very least. I know people have 3D printed or sculpted bird beaks before, but unless you have the resources, it's unkind to let it linger hoping for a quick fix. If this were my quail, I would cull as soon as possible.

I unfortunately had to cull. It was probably better that way though.

 

[le_bwah]

I unfortunately had to cull. It was probably better that way though.

Take heart—you ended any suffering they were in and did the responsible thing. Sorry it had to be done though, that's always tough.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Sorry for your loss

 

[ChickNanny13]