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In the Brooder
- Aug 14, 2022
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Hello everyone, I'm seeking help from experts on how to proceed...
I have an older gentleman chinese painted quail, currently around 3,5 years, who has been having increasing trouble with his legs. His toe joints started to show swelling a long time ago but I assumed that was just coming with his age. Except that his roommate of the same age doesn't have this problem. And now he's starting to become somewhat reluctant to walk and I'm worried. Some of the toe joints are quite swollen and he doesn't bend the joints on his own so they are gradually stiffening out, making his walking harder. I have only found one little scab(?) underfoot once, but wasn't sure what it was really (could have been poop for example).
I have attached photos of his feet both from above and below. In the underfoot one I have marked the spot where I found the "scab". Going to the vet is expensive because it is far away and so I thought I would scout here first if it even necessary... If knowledgeable folks here could help me pointing in the right direction, I would be very grateful. I don't know how this could be treated. I understand Epsom salt baths might help if it is indeed bumblefoot, but his feet are so small it will be difficult to wrap them. Most likely it will also make his walking even more impossible. Do vets give injections or antibiotics for this?
Many kind thanks in advance.
I have an older gentleman chinese painted quail, currently around 3,5 years, who has been having increasing trouble with his legs. His toe joints started to show swelling a long time ago but I assumed that was just coming with his age. Except that his roommate of the same age doesn't have this problem. And now he's starting to become somewhat reluctant to walk and I'm worried. Some of the toe joints are quite swollen and he doesn't bend the joints on his own so they are gradually stiffening out, making his walking harder. I have only found one little scab(?) underfoot once, but wasn't sure what it was really (could have been poop for example).
I have attached photos of his feet both from above and below. In the underfoot one I have marked the spot where I found the "scab". Going to the vet is expensive because it is far away and so I thought I would scout here first if it even necessary... If knowledgeable folks here could help me pointing in the right direction, I would be very grateful. I don't know how this could be treated. I understand Epsom salt baths might help if it is indeed bumblefoot, but his feet are so small it will be difficult to wrap them. Most likely it will also make his walking even more impossible. Do vets give injections or antibiotics for this?
Many kind thanks in advance.