QUAIL SUDDENLY ILL !!!

[zayn]

Hi everyone so I have had quails for three years now and today my Japanese qual who is my oldest one and is a mail has stopped eating and drinking and his eyes are closing and his head is shaking and he seems very lethargic he has been having diarrhoea for about 3-4 days but he usually has this once-in-a while anyway and doesn't seem to have any problems when he Usually has diarrhoea. Recently about a week ago I had a fox attack one of my chickens and the chickenswas being kept in the same area where this particular quail is. This is my favourite male qual and I can't stand to lose him .any help and advice would he really really appreciated

 

[extrememainer]

Keep him in quarantine and every now and then let him out you should put him on antibiotics

 

[extrememainer]

I wish you the best of luck!!

 

[Eggcessive]

Make sure that he is drinking plenty of water, and some electrolytes may help. Watery feed is a good way to get fluids into them. I don't have quail, but all poultry can suffer from coccidiosis, which is treated with amprollium (Coxoid in the UK, Corid in the US.) A probiotic or plain cultured yogurt in very small amounts twice a week can sometimes help with diarrhea. If a vet is available, you may want to get some fresh droppings tested.