PLEASE HELP, HURT BIRD!!!!

[Mantisquailman]

Do You though?

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Do You though?

yes, I have a creek that runs right in front of the coop.

 

[Mantisquailman]

That is probably what happened

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

That is probably what happened

I just went out, saw one of my quail roosters biting another quail. The other quail is ok, but it’s head was bleeding. I think the problem rooster is another suspect……. He is locked up on his own now. I believe it was a territorial fight, but he is the only aggressive one I’ve seen so far. The quail are also no longer being kept with the chickens.

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Flash turned off and on. Still seems able to poo. Is housed with other quail, some male, as well as chickens who are the same size, because they are younger

well, somehow this thing's still alive. going to check on it again after school.

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

alright, it's still alive. should I put something on her to help her heal better? I don't have any of that blue stuff, and I think 90% rubbing alcohol would just hurt her......... she's still in rough shape, but she drank a little water when I checked on her today, and I know only a dying bird will refuse water. she obviously thinks she can get through this, so I want her to have the best chance. also, what can I put on her to repel flies?

 

[alinas2010]

alright, it's still alive. should I put something on her to help her heal better? I don't have any of that blue stuff, and I think 90% rubbing alcohol would just hurt her......... she's still in rough shape, but she drank a little water when I checked on her today, and I know only a dying bird will refuse water. she obviously thinks she can get through this, so I want her to have the best chance. also, what can I put on her to repel flies?

You need to do like was suggested and spray daily with something like Vetericyn or chlorahexadine then pack the wound with an ointment to prevent it from drying out. You should always keep ointment on it. Keep her inside away from flies and separate from her flock. Give her electrolyte water and fresh regular water, too. Make a mash out out of her pellets or crumble using water to try to entice her to eat.

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

it's been a while.

so, I ended up using an antibiotic cream, and she was doing alright for a while.
now she's really lethargic. I don't know why, so I guess I'm digging up this old thread.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

it's been a while.

so, I ended up using an antibiotic cream, and she was doing alright for a while.
now she's really lethargic. I don't know why, so I guess I'm digging up this old thread.

Have her wounds healed up completely? Any bad odors?

Has she laid an egg recently? If not, she may be having trouble with an egg.

I'd work on hydration, get some electrolytes into her if you have them, if not, give her drops of sugar water (1/2 teaspoon sugar, tiny pinch of salt and baking soda mixed into 1/4 cup water).

I'd also get calcium into her if she's not laid an egg. Give her 1/4 tablet of Calcium Citrate with D3 once daily. You can crush this and add it to her feed if she's eating or dissolve it into her water.

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Have her wounds healed up completely? Any bad odors?

Has she laid an egg recently? If not, she may be having trouble with an egg.

I'd work on hydration, get some electrolytes into her if you have them, if not, give her drops of sugar water (1/2 teaspoon sugar, tiny pinch of salt and baking soda mixed into 1/4 cup water).

I'd also get calcium into her if she's not laid an egg. Give her 1/4 tablet of Calcium Citrate with D3 once daily. You can crush this and add it to her feed if she's eating or dissolve it into her water.

she ended up dying