Hi there,
Proud "mum" of 5 quail ladies since July, egg production usually 4 [one regularly not earning keep] ...
They're outside, in a smallish coop with wood shavings, coop is on slabs, however with all the rain in the last 4 weeks the bedding has got very wet, as they have too! Regularly cleaned out and replaced, more so with dampness...
But in last 7 days down to 1 to 3 maximum. Last 2 weeks "the runt Questran" has had symptoms of droopy wings, eyes closed, very lethargic, ruffled appearance, weight loss, some staggering/tripping, unsure of poo as I am trying to not mess with them much. But today came out to Questran on her side, still alive, now have her in a basket on a warm towel with water etc to beak. Have managed to check her vent and it's full of poo! Massaged some oil into area.
Also another one Queenie, has been showing similar symptoms, eyes closed and ruffled appearance...but not as bad as Questran!
Is this coccidiosis or ??? ADVICE PLEASE but I'm actually going to take them both to vets this afternoon, as cant see them in discomfort....
Proud "mum" of 5 quail ladies since July, egg production usually 4 [one regularly not earning keep] ...
They're outside, in a smallish coop with wood shavings, coop is on slabs, however with all the rain in the last 4 weeks the bedding has got very wet, as they have too! Regularly cleaned out and replaced, more so with dampness...
But in last 7 days down to 1 to 3 maximum. Last 2 weeks "the runt Questran" has had symptoms of droopy wings, eyes closed, very lethargic, ruffled appearance, weight loss, some staggering/tripping, unsure of poo as I am trying to not mess with them much. But today came out to Questran on her side, still alive, now have her in a basket on a warm towel with water etc to beak. Have managed to check her vent and it's full of poo! Massaged some oil into area.
Also another one Queenie, has been showing similar symptoms, eyes closed and ruffled appearance...but not as bad as Questran!
Is this coccidiosis or ??? ADVICE PLEASE but I'm actually going to take them both to vets this afternoon, as cant see them in discomfort....