Male Button Quail Prolapse

[Susan Skylark]

The pics aren’t great, best guess is dried fecal material or if a prolapse, one that’s been out a while and is starting to necrose/build up poop. Definitely try the warm epsom salt soak, after 5-10 minutes gently wash off scab/feces. If it is just poop it should come away and leave some irritated skin. A prolapse will be angry red/black and bleed easily. Repeat daily until healed (could be weeks on a prolapse). Prolapses are most commonly associated with diarrhea, low blood calcium, and overly large eggs. Cut the lights, offer some calcium (egg shells or oyster shell crumbs), and watch the poop consistency.

 

[Nabiki]

I have to agree with @Susan Skylark. If that is prolapse that has been out long enough to dry up like that, it could be serious, but again, the first thing to do is that epsom salt bath. Make sure to keep them warm so they don't get chilled after their soak.