Well, my sister’s injured quail made it thru another night and we are on day 4 since the attack.  He has made very little improvement since I started around the clock care and hand feeding.  Yesterday he spent a considerable amount of time preening which I see as a good sign in his recovery.  This morning I decided that enough time has passed and it was safe enough to try and bathe him to get some of the dried caked on blood off so I can see more to the extent of his injuries.  Up until now, it’s just been a matter of taking a damp cloth to him to just wipe away a layer or so.  I didn’t think it was a wise idea to put him under the stress of bathing him due to how weak he is and the trauma he’s suffered.  There is still 2 areas that are rather caked with blood which leaves me to believe there may be puncture wounds after all:( The swelling in his eyes has subsided slightly and I continue to administer an eye antibiotic ointment.  I’m still hopeful he’ll make a full recovery, but only time will tell.  My sister comes home on Saturday and I’m hoping he’ll be strong enough to go back home.

Wrapped in a warm washcloth after his bath

Well, it’s been 3 days since my sister’s quail were attacked by a predator on my watch.  (I’m taking care of her animals while she’s on vacation.) The only survivor is a male.  I brought him home with me to take care of him and give him the fighting chance he deserves.  I was first surprised he made it thru the day following the attack which happened sometime during the night.  Then surprised he made it thru the day yesterday, then last night.  But, here he is, still fighting.  I continue to feed him and give him water thru a syringe numerous times throughout the day in an attempt to keep him nourished and hydrated, so his little body can heal.  I look forward to the day the swelling in his eyes subsides, although I have no clue whether or not he’ll ever see again, I’m hopeful he will.

Feeding the injured quail