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A few of my females are going through a heavy sudden molt. The one who has it the worst is walking very unsteadily, like she's intoxicated--sometimes sideways, sometimes backwards, sometimes normally, sometimes like she's dodging an invisible threat. It doesn't look like she's getting picked on...

My quail live on the ground in an aviary so are exposed to parasites. I've been periodically deworming, alternating been Safeguard and Wazine. But I can't find Wazine anymore, so I'm looking for a replacement dewormer. Is there any other one folks recommend? Has anyone tried this Healthyflock...

Hello! We have been raising valley quail (as pets) in an outdoor aviary that is about 8x24 ft. We designed it to provide a naturalish habitat for the quail, so there are small and large bushes and an old dead apricot tree for roosting. They also use some of the wooden framing for roosting. It's...

I've treated this bird's legs several times, thinking she had scaly leg mites or maybe bumblefoot. She improves, but within a few months her legs are swollen and scaly again. She is otherwise healthy. Is this mites or some other kind of condition? Btw, she lives in a dirt-ground aviary and...

I recently switched to side-mounted nipple waterers, and they're working great! But the lever/nipple and spring are made of metal. The product description says they're made of iron and are chrome plated. I assume I should avoid apple cider vinegar with these? Is there anything else I should...

My one year old California Valley quail hen has been having ENORMOUS poop, the size of her eggs. She and all her fellows were recently on Tylosin for some persistent diarrhea. While they were still on it, I separated her to treat a swollen footpad. It opened up on its own before I got to her...

Has anyone tried coconut coir as a substrate? I'm curious.

One if my quail has diarrhea, occasionally sneezes, and may have a slight fever (warm toes). Her behavior and appetite appear unaffected. I'm especially worried about the diarrhea because she's had it for several weeks now. Does anyone know what she could have and how to treat it? Or at least a...

I noticed some unusual droppings last week, so I thought my birds might have parasites and gave them a dose of Wazine, then followed this week with Rooster Booster electrolytes and probiotics. I'm still seeing unusual droppings (not all the same, but some kind of diarrhea or wateriness). I found...

I have a two week old chick who has occasional diarrhea, sneezing, and has started occasionally panting. Her father recently survived a serious respiratory infection (with constant panting as a symptom) with the help of antibiotics, but I'm worried about how tiny she is. If anyone has treated a...

I have a one week old chick who seems healthy and poops a lot, but seems to strain a little bit when she does. Sometimes she stretches and sometimes she backs up several steps. No visible pasty butt. Is there any reason for concern?

Does anyone keep a group of valley quail? If so, how do you manage mating season?

I posted a bit about this in the quail forum but am now trying in emergencies. Background I have a quail that I have been nursing for a suspected head injury for two weeks. At that time, I found him lethargic, and within an hour he was unable to walk or stand. I brought him inside, and covered...

I've been nursing one of my quail after a serious head boink. He was very poor for about a week (unable to walk or hold his head up, falling over on his back, uninterested in food or water). After one week, he started to improve, and for the last few days has had a voracious appetite. But today...

One of my quail, who seemed fine yesterday, is very weak today, has trouble walking, a curled toe, and seems to feel very tired. What might the problem be and how do I treat it? Thanks.

Does anyone use this, and if so, how? I've looked at a food grade package that recommends using a mask while using it. Should I be concerned about the potential for the quail to breathe it in? I have been considering sprinkling it in the areas where they sleep, nap, and dust bathe to...

Noticed one of my hens had a swollen leg. I think it's mites. Can you tell? How would you recommend treating it? For now I've coated both legs in oil. The swollen leg is very warm. Also, how would you prevent this in a large aviary with dirt and mulch floor? I assume if she has it, the others...

I discovered bubbly-looking poop on the water bucket lid this morning and am concerned it's a sign that someone is sick. I don't know who, yet, but there are a few birds in particular who like to sit on the lid. Does anyone recognize what may cause this and how to treat it? Thanks in advance...

What medications do you keep ready for your quail? Do you give them anything regularly as a preventive measure, and if so, how frequently? I have soluble bacitracin, Corid, dewormers (Safeguard, Wazine, Ivermectin), and water soluble penicillin; as well as BlueKote, Theracyn, and bacitracin...

Hello! How frequently do you de-worm (especially for quail living on the ground, not in a raised wire cage)? What other routine precautions do you take, and what medications other do you keep in stock? Thanks!