Will my quail survive? Any ideas?

[Crestcrazy2]

I have no idea what it could be but my quail had some of the same symptoms and they sadly passed couple weeks ago

 

[Claire A]

I just posted a link to your video in my hatch along thread... I'm hoping someone seen it before...andcan help you.

Thanks, Kiki I really appreciate it. She is one of my favorite girls.

 

[Claire A]

I have no idea what it could be but my quail had some of the same symptoms and they sadly passed couple weeks ago

So sorry to hear that.
Did you have any thoughts on what could have caused it? All the others are doing fine - fingers crossed.

 

[Nabiki]

She seems alert, but the way she was blinking makes me think that she's not feeling well. I wish I had an idea what it could be. Is it possible that she hit her head? That might now show external signs of injury.

 

[muddy75]

My only advice would be to either try to keep her happy as a pet as long as possible to see if she improves or go ahead and cull and put in the freezer......no idea of what caused nor have I seen anything this severe before

 

[Crestcrazy2]

So sorry to hear that.
Did you have any thoughts on what could have caused it? All the others are doing fine - fingers crossed.

Thanks , I'm pretty sure it was mice in their cage and in their feed that got to them cuz as soon as I switch the food and kept it away from the mice the other quail got better

 

[Fenrisulfr]

How old is the poor thing?

 

[R2elk]

I don't know if this has any relation to quail but it is not uncommon in guinea hens to lose their motor functions (can't stand or walk) if they are suffering from a calcium deficiency. In those cases the fastest way to recovery to provide calcium in a liquid form.

The liquid calcium is normally available from pet stores or online. It may also be possible to dissolve a calcium tablet in water. The liquid calcium should not be given to males or adolescents.

There is no guarantee that this is your quail's problem, just something to think about.

 

[Claire A]

She seems alert, but the way she was blinking makes me think that she's not feeling well. I wish I had an idea what it could be. Is it possible that she hit her head? That might now show external signs of injury.

Hi Nabiki,
Just been watching her and she is blinking alot.
It is possible she hit her head. I brought her from the aviary 2 weeks ago where she had lots of room to fly and been in a hutch since. I do this with birds I want to breed.
If she has hit her head - do you think she will return to normal?
Strangely she flapped her wings and her whole body started to spasm. So she can move despite feeling stiff. I think it is painful for her.

 

[Claire A]

How old is the poor thing?

Only about 6 months.