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Can they live with chickens? Or are they immune? We have lots of California Quail that roam our open space, so I think they would be nice to have some little guys
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I don't know much about quail, but this is a post by 007Sean with many disease that can be transferred between chickens and quail.Can they live with chickens? Or are they immune? We have lots of California Quail that roam our open space, so I think they would be nice to have some little guys
MG, Infectious Coryza, Infectious Bronchitis, NewCastle and a whole host of other respiratory infections/diseases. Aww, what the heck! Here ya go!
Avian Influenza
Clinical signs of Avian Influenza include the following:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Rales
- Swelling of the face and/or wattles
- Bluish-purple discoloration of the face
- General diarrhea
- Red or white spots on the legs and comb
- Conjunctivitis
Fowl Pox
Clinical signs of Fowlpox include the following:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Rales
- Gasping
- Discharge from the eyes
- Retarded growth
- Warts or scabs
Infectious Bronchitis
Clinical signs of Infectious Bronchitis in chickens include the following:
- Rales
- Gasping
- Discharge from the eyes
- Discharge from the nose
- Reduced egg production
- Production of thin-shelled eggs
Quail Bronchitis
Clinical signs of Quail Bronchitis in Bobwhite Quail include the following:
ETA--** This is becoming more prevalent in Coturnix quail, where as they weren't affected by QB in the past.
- Rales
- Sneezing
- Gasping
- Discharge from the eyes
- Inflammation of the eye
- Loose, watery diarrhea
Laryngotracheitis
Clinical signs of Laryngotracheitis in chickens include the following:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Shaking head
- Rales
- Gasping
- Discharge from the eyes
- Discharge from the nose
- Swelling of the face and/or wattles
- Retarded growth
- General diarrhea
- Conjunctivitis
- Prostration
Newcastle Disease
Clinical signs of Newcastle Disease include the following:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Shaking head
- Rales
- Gasping
- Discharge from the eyes
- Discharge from the nose
- Swelling of the face and/or wattles
- Bluish-purple discoloration of the face
- Retarded growth
- General diarrhea
- Green watery diarrhea
- Twisting of the head and neck (torticollis)
- Conjunctivitis
- Prostration
BACTERIAL INFECTIONS
Antibiotics are available to combat bacterial infections. It is important to use the correct antibiotics at the correct dosage and for the prescribed period of time.
Infectious Coryza
Clinical signs of Infectious Coryza in chickens include the following:
- Sneezing
- Shaking head
- Rales
- Discharge from the eyes
- Discharge from the nose
- Swelling of the face and/or wattles
- Retarded growth
- General diarrhea
- Conjunctivitis
Fowl Cholera
Clinical signs of Fowl Cholera include the following:
- Darkened head
- Swollen head and wattles
- Paralysis
- Reduced egg production
Colibacillosis
Clinical signs of Colibacillosis include the following:
- Failure to thrive
- Diarrhea
- Respiratory problems
- Lameness
Bordetellosis
Clinical signs of Bordetellosis in turkeys, which usually manifest when birds are two to six weeks of age, include the following:
- Sneezing
- Open-mouthed breathing
- Swollen eyes
FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Aspergillosis
Clinical signs of Aspergillosis include the following:
- Gasping
- Bluish-purple discoloration of the face
- Paralysis
- Twisting of the head and neck (torticollis)
MYCOPLASMA INFECTIONS
Mycoplasmas are bacteria that lack a cell wall.
Mycoplasma gallisepticum
Clinical signs of infection of Mycoplasma gallisepticum include the following:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Shaking of the head
- Rales
- Gasping
- Discharge from the eyes
- Discharge from the nose
- Swelling of the face and/or wattles
- Retarded growth
- General diarrhea
- Prostration
Mycoplasma synoviae
Clinical signs of infection by Mycoplasma synoviae include the following:
- Sneezing
- Shaking of the head
- Rales
- Discharge from the eyes
- Discharge from the nose
- Swelling of the face and/or wattles
- Retarded growth
- Lameness
- Green, watery diarrhea
- Swollen joints
Mycoplasma meleagridis
Clinical signs of infection by Mycoplasma meleagridis include the following:
Need any more convincing that it isn't a good idea to raise/house quail with chickens or any other poultry for that matter! Almost all of the infections or diseases that chickens can have are transmittable to quail and other game birds.
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Rales
- Retarded growth
- Twisting of the head and neck (torticollis)
No, I would not keep Quail with chickens.Can they live with chickens? Or are they immune? We have lots of California Quail that roam our open space, so I think they would be nice to have some little guys
Your two 4-5 years old have demonstrated their immunity or at least excellent resistance to Marek's. I would try to source a similarly robust roo, and hatch their eggs.Strangely, all my chicks were vaccinated, but somehow it still got in and destroyed my flock. I'm thinking of finding some Egyptian Fayoumi as it was mentioned they are more immune. My worry is bringing in new chicks (vaccinated) if they will just die like the others. We only have 2 hens now, and that is really not enough.
Thought I might try Virkon now even though the live birds are shedding dander. Maybe help to reduce the viral load... can't hurt I guess
Quail can be raised off the ground which may be beneficial to your situation and are not out free to be exposed to the dirt or areas the chickens have come in contact with. They will fly off if not contained.Can they live with chickens? Or are they immune? We have lots of California Quail that roam our open space, so I think they would be nice to have some little guys