Will my button drown?

[TeresaW]

A couple of my splay legged buttons have developed poop balls on their feet. I have successfully soaked non-disabled buttons feet for this issue. But I’m concerned because these buttons cannot stand up properly.

I would certainly keep a close watch so they don’t drown. But I don’t want any close calls where they freak out and aspirate water and develop lung issues or anything.

Just wanting some advice and reassurance, please. Maybe there’s a safer way to do this that I haven’t thought of.

 

[nuthatched]

Not if you're supporting it, maybe it you walk away for a few minutes.

 

[TeresaW]

Not if you're supporting it, maybe it you walk away for a few minutes.

I won’t be able to support it. It’ll be enclosed in a plastic tub with air holes or else it’ll fly off.

 

[nuthatched]

I won’t be able to support it. It’ll be enclosed in a plastic tub with air holes or else it’ll fly off.

Make it very shallow

 

[CuriousCucco]

Maybe you could fill the bottom of the plastic tub with pebbles or marbles or something similar so they have something to stand on while still getting in contact with the water

 

[WoDia]

@TeresaW I have buttons— one is disabled— if I ever have to clean him up, I definitely have to support his body. It doesn’t take much for a tiny quail to panic and accidentally aspirate in a small amount of water, or slip and make the splay leg issue worse. I hope all goes well.

 

[TeresaW]

@TeresaW I have buttons— one is disabled— if I ever have to clean him up, I definitely have to support his body. It doesn’t take much for a tiny quail to panic and accidentally aspirate in a small amount of water, or slip and make the splay leg issue worse. I hope all goes well.

How am I supposed to support him when he's terrified to let me touch him?

 

[TeresaW]

Maybe you could fill the bottom of the plastic tub with pebbles or marbles or something similar so they have something to stand on while still getting in contact with the water

I will try this, thanks.

 

[WoDia]

How am I supposed to support him when he's terrified to let me touch him?

I know it’s a lot of work, but place your hand around him and hold his feet in warm water. The stuff will loosen after a short while. Probably enough for you to gently scrape it off. This is what I do. I hope something I’ve suggested helps you.

 

[ChattermaxQuail]

I have a water bowl like this for my quail chicks. The part where the water comes out is very thin, so there isn't much chance of them being able to get in there.