Quail Got Hurt

[Ocean Flare]

Hi! So I just went outside to check on my quail and I found my male's feet were all entangled in string and so I quickly cut it and brought him inside. Heis sitting in my bathroom sink with his feet in the was and the string cut through to his skin. Other than him sometimes holding one foot up because it hurts, it's minor, but I don't want him to get an infection or anything when I put him back so does anyone know if I should apply something or wrap his feet somehow? Thank you
Edit: He drooled just now but it's probably because he was drinking a lot of water at once right?

 

[Nabiki]

Once the cuts are completely clean, I would keep him in a hospital cage or tote for a day or two. Once they're firmly scabbed over he should be able to go back out with the rest. If you're worried, you can bring him in and give him an anti-bacterial wash each day until he's healed.

 

[Ocean Flare]

Oh ok, thank you!

Also, anti-bacterial wash?

 

[007Sean]

Oh ok, thank you!

Also, anti-bacterial wash?

Don't use peroxide it will kill the tissues. An anti-bacterial wash would be something like Hibbaclense, you can find it at most WalMarts, Walgreens, or in the pharmaceutical isle of most grocery stores.

 

[le_bwah]

I'd also keep him isolated for a couple days to monitor for infection. No need to wrap. If you do spot infection brewing—e.g. swelling, redness, colored discharge from the wound—a triple-antibiotic ointment like Neosporin (or even just plain bacitracin) is a good bet for treating it. Good luck!

 

[Ocean Flare]

Thank you SO MUCH! lol