one baby quail?

[bobwhitequails]

One of my two baby quails died today D: and im worried the other one will be money. So far he has just sat there and stared quietly and im worried he will die too.

 

[Peeps61]

Is it eating and drinking? Warm enough? You might try putting a small stuffed animal in (like a beanie baby) with him so he has something to snuggle with. I'd also consider buying a companion for the quail if it's not sick. They do better with companions.

 

[bobwhitequails]

Well he is a rescue...and he had a hard trip we took him on. He seems to be very spaces and is staring at a wall. But when I put my hand I there he freaks out. I want him to bond but it's a slow process. He is healthy, but I assume he is in shock. Since we have to take him on a road trip, any tips on how to warm him? Thank you so much

 

[Peeps61]

You might try a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel and keep him in a draft free area such as a box with a towel over it. How long will your trip be?

 

[bobwhitequails]

around three hours. but we might get him a buddy. do you know if Japanese quail and bobwhite quail, who are both around 1 week old, would get along? I was thinking if they were raised together....

 

[Peeps61]

When they are small, most all of them get along. Now is a good time to add a companion of the same or close to the same age.

 

[bobwhitequails]

ok good do you know if a chick that is laying on its side is sick? If you put your hand in the box though, he will run a round and peep. I have only caught him doing this on a couple of occasions. I was wondering if I should be worried? Or is he just basking and resting on his side?

 

[Peeps61]

I've seen them do all kinds of weird things when they are young and sleep a lot. I saw a post on here a few days ago where a baby chick liked to sleep on it's back! So, if it seems OK otherwise, I would not worry about it.