I have a pet quail and she flew in the middle of the night and hit a bar. She’s not able to walk fully but she can

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I am so sorry to hear that!

It sounds like she may have injured her back or hips

Are you able to have her examined in person? That will be the fastest way to confirm her diagnosis and determine if she needs any medication or treatment

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It sounds like she may have injured her back or hips

I can’t say for sure without being able to see her in person

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Hopefully that will help to find a vet near your area

I understand

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We will need to keep her in a clean, safe place with easy access to food and water (so she doesn’t have to walk far or compete with other birds)

If she can’t move well, she may need to be cleaned or bathed regularly to make sure her vent and legs stay clean

OK good

I hope she is OK!

Please keep me posted how she is doing

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