Lilyofsalen
Songster
- Jul 2, 2020
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It appears that predator issues have gotten worse around my aviary. I've been finding tracks in the morning and my dad has reported spotting a black cat. Either way, I'm seeing more injuries related to flushing/hitting the sides of the aviary. Most are minor but there are two that have it really bad. One of them has an injured wing that is green (and I literally mean green), has a nasty looking open wound, and smells like an infection. Surprisingly, he acts pretty normally but I am concerned because of the obvious infection. The other one broke his upper beak about halfway up and now it rests in a slanted position. I think that once it heals, he will have an OK time eating and doing quail things but for now its obviously painful . . .
Now for the questions . . .
What can I do about predators!? This is driving me crazy, every time I think they're gone they come back! The worst part is I'm pretty sure my issue is caused by pet cats that my neighbors let wander around . . .
My biggest question is for the quail with an infected, wounded wing. How would I treat it? Would an antibiotic be helpful? I haven't been able to find anything for poultry at local feed stores or the internet.
Now for the questions . . .
What can I do about predators!? This is driving me crazy, every time I think they're gone they come back! The worst part is I'm pretty sure my issue is caused by pet cats that my neighbors let wander around . . .
My biggest question is for the quail with an infected, wounded wing. How would I treat it? Would an antibiotic be helpful? I haven't been able to find anything for poultry at local feed stores or the internet.