Large mass under quail wing! *graphic photos*

[bridget123]

My sister looked online and said it may be a feather cyst? But shes a cat person so it might not be either lol

 

[Weeg]

My sister looked online and said it may be a feather cyst? But shes a cat person so it might not be either lol

Yes, let me see if I can find the thread I followed. @Eggcessive was the most helpful!

 

[Kiki]

My sister looked online and said it may be a feather cyst? But shes a cat person so it might not be either lol

No one is going to be able to tell you, for sure, what it is.
It is most likely a cyst or tumor.

 

[Weeg]

On the last thread, the lady need up poking a sterile needle into the mass, and draining the fluid from the sack. I don't know if this is a good idea, I have no way of giving you advice how but is might be an option in the long run. I hope we find a solution!

 

[bridget123]

On the last thread, the lady need up poking a sterile needle into the mass, and draining the fluid from the sack. I don't know if this is a good idea, I have no way of giving you advice how but is might be an option in the long run. I hope we find a solution!

The only needle i own is sewing needles im not sure if it would work as well as a needle that has suction to it?
If i was to do that how would i numb the area? Ice cube?

 

[Weeg]

The only needle i own is sewing needles im not sure if it would work as well as a needle that has suction to it?
If i was to do that how would i numb the area? Ice cube?

I think that would work, you can use a normal sewing needle. I am not certain if this is the right thing though, so unless you think it is a good idea, since you can see the bird, then don't go straight to it. Sorry I am not much help yet!

 

[Isaac 0]

I have no experience with quail, so might not be the best one to get advice from, but it looks like it could be a feather cyst or some sort of tumor like Xanthoma. Hematomas are darker in color. Over the internet, it's going to be hard for folks to give you a reliable diagnosis, but if you were to see a vet, they may be able to do fine needle aspiration on the area, and via staining, do the cytologic examination. I would advise against any sort of surgical removal of the mass at home. That would be something best performed at a vet office. If not, it may be best to euthanize.

https://www.metzerfarms.com/Veterinarians.cfm?CustID=27528591

 

[Weeg]

@backyard pigeons @azygous @casportpony

 

[Weeg]

I have no experience with quail, so might not be the best one to get advice from, but it looks like it could be a feather cyst or some sort of tumor like Xanthoma. Hematomas are darker in color. Over the internet, it's going to be hard for folks to give you a reliable diagnosis, but if you were to see a vet, they may be able to do fine needle aspiration on the area, and via staining, do the cytologic examination. I would advise against any sort of surgical removal of the mass at home. That would be something best performed at a vet office.

https://www.metzerfarms.com/Veterinarians.cfm?CustID=27528591

Agreed

 

[bridget123]

That is totally fine! you are helpful you are giving me good ideas to try before we chose to put him to sleep