Button quail chicks all together

[noeldog4]

I have 12 button quail chicks just over a week old. I am wondering if I can keep them all together as they age and keep them in the same cage? They are going to be indoor birds in a 4ft by 4ft by 3ft enclosure. Will this be enough space for them?

 

[Nicks_Chicks]

Watching this thread since I have 5 button quail chicks.

 

[Nabiki]

That's a bit tight but doable as long as there are plenty of hiding places. The general rule is at least 1 square foot per bird, but you need to subtract space used by feeders, waterers, sand baths, and hiding places.

You may end up with some fighting, but in my experience, button quail violence is quite tame compared to coturnix quail violence.