One of my females has been scalped

[EriRojas]

Mine did that too after getting attacked. I think she might be in shock. Just keep an eye on her. They stay really paranoid for a week too. So just keep on feeding her. Keep her at a good temperature. Not cold and not too hot just warm. She should be fine. Mine went the throught this 2 times in a row and she made it so yours should make it too! give her fresh veggies if you have any.

 

[farmfrau]

Well this morning she seem to be a little better again. Still very skittish but I did get her to come and eat some baby peas out of my hand. She's upstairs in the loft of my garage which is nice and warm and I put the heat lamp on for her at night. I think she's going to make it just not sure how she'll be excepted by the bonded pair. I think I have to wait till she's completely healed to make any introductions. My thought was to bring the pair up to her so that she looks like less of an intruder.

 

[EriRojas]

Wait till you get her a mate because he might pick at her wound.

 

[scratch'n'peck]

I'm glad she is improving. I agree that you should wait until she is healed to put her in the coop. For chickens I have read that it is easier to reintroduce back into the coop after dark when the others are roosting because it reduces the confrontation. I tried it with my 3 bachelor roosters when the first attempt resulted in kicking. They did better when they just woke up together.

 

[farmfrau]

I only have the 6 quail in total and I don't want any more. She has to either go back to the male with two hens or try and join the male with one hen which I think is my best bet. Since they don't roost I don't know if it would help to put them together at night. Also I want to be around to watch for any signs of fighting so I can remove her right away. She seems better again today. Her head has turned a disgusting blackish colour but I don't see any signs of infection. I really appreciate all your input. Thanks

 

[EriRojas]

She will make it! make sure flys stay off her head, you don't want maggots on her...

 

[farmfrau]

I'm keeping a close eye on her, thank Eri.