Injured Quail

[abbigaleklene]

Hi everyone, a few days ago we brought one of our quails inside for care as she was missing a toenail, and is limping, lethargic and tired.

we then found out something in our aviary broke and there was a mouse getting in.

She’s been inside for 2 days now, and is eating and drinking, just very lethargic and limping due to the foot.

Where we live the closest aviarian vet is a few hours away so we’re trying to maintain this at home.

Our other quails are doing fine and no issues.

Any advice or similar situations?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Welcome To BYC

I'm sorry about your Quail. I don't know much about them, but will tag in a few folks that may be able to offer some suggestions.
@Kiki @muddy75 @Nabiki

In the mean time, is it possible to get some photos of her injured foot and poop?
Could she have flushed and boinked her head?

 

[muddy75]

Hi everyone, a few days ago we brought one of our quails inside for care as she was missing a toenail, and is limping, lethargic and tired.

we then found out something in our aviary broke and there was a mouse getting in.

She’s been inside for 2 days now, and is eating and drinking, just very lethargic and limping due to the foot.

Where we live the closest aviarian vet is a few hours away so we’re trying to maintain this at home.

Our other quails are doing fine and no issues.

Any advice or similar situations?

If there was a predator in the aviary, it could have flushed and gotten head trauma or it could just be stress from the attack/injury. Recommend keeping it warm and dry with wound on foot clean. Offering electrolytes or nutridrench can be helpful. If it’s just a small area on the foot, your quail should recover relatively quickly.
Additional pictures may be helpful.