Im assuming my 8 week old quail is having air sac issues (or rupture?) His abdomen and back of head swelled up so large and tight I honestly thought he could pop.
I used a pit tag needle to allow some draining of whatever it may have been. It was air/gas ONLY, no fluids whatsoever. It was effective and all swelling went down immediately. He looked completely normal and was the same 5hrs later. He pooped too during my holding him, so i assume no obstruction. Behavior, eating and drinking were normal!
This morning he is slightly swollen again w his right wing sticking out a bit again.
My question is, if its an airsac issue/puncture/whatever, is it possible that can heal eventually or is it doomed?
Surgery is not financially feasible for our family unfortunately.
Thanks!!!!
I used a pit tag needle to allow some draining of whatever it may have been. It was air/gas ONLY, no fluids whatsoever. It was effective and all swelling went down immediately. He looked completely normal and was the same 5hrs later. He pooped too during my holding him, so i assume no obstruction. Behavior, eating and drinking were normal!
This morning he is slightly swollen again w his right wing sticking out a bit again.
My question is, if its an airsac issue/puncture/whatever, is it possible that can heal eventually or is it doomed?
Surgery is not financially feasible for our family unfortunately.
Thanks!!!!
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