Quails, Predators, and Coops.

[FloorCandy]

Forgot to say, last year I used it as a breeder to breed small groups at a time, and with 5 birds I had to move it every day to keep the grass from dying. They would go in for 2 weeks, then I collected eggs for about a week, and they went back to the main pen. So I didn’t move them in and out often. When I moved the pen, I took out the hides and bowls and water, but left the birds, I chased them into the attached bin house, and I taped the ramp up blocking the door, then I dragged it, and put the stuff back in, and let them out. I don’t think they even noticed it moved, they would literally be in there sand bathing as I dragged it.

 

[Bluebird4]

My favorite housing for quail is the omlet modern chicken coop eglu go, completely predator proof and not up high. https://www.omlet.us/shop/chicken_keeping/ (scroll a bit to find the omlet modern chicken coop eglu go) but if you want something cheaper separate between the two spots for this rabbit hutch, https://www.amazon.com/Merax-Rabbit...8268622&sprefix=Trixie+rabbit,aps,229&sr=8-19

 

[CovidtimeQuail]

I read in a magazine using these tractor cages so that the animals would till the earth for them. It's one way to get rid of weeds.

 

[Cluckatar]

My favorite housing for quail is the omlet modern chicken coop eglu go, completely predator proof and not up high. https://www.omlet.us/shop/chicken_keeping/ (scroll a bit to find the omlet modern chicken coop eglu go) but if you want something cheaper separate between the two spots for this rabbit hutch, https://www.amazon.com/Merax-Rabbit-Hutch-Wooden-Animals/dp/B017LTC24Y/ref=sr_1_19?crid=1ZO691S2DNLK1&dchild=1&keywords=trixie+rabbit+hutch&qid=1618268622&sprefix=Trixie+rabbit,aps,229&sr=8-19

With the eglu go, do you close up the quail at night into the coop? Or do you let them stay out in the run as well?

 

[Bluebird4]

With the eglu go, do you close up the quail at night into the coop? Or do you let them stay out in the run as well?

I allow my quail to roam in the run all the time, as they don’t enjoy or need to go inside. it’s just a bit of a hassle to do it because they get cramped, no food and water and etc. i do love this setup though!