My issue with this is the idea of forcing this situation to happen, rather than the misfortune of rescuing a lonely chick who is parentless or its hatchmates didn't hatch or survive. There are other ways to bond with Quail that are built on trust and respect, and choice.
Forcing a bond by weilding loneliness and a lack of options as the basis for the relationship isn't a method i would recommend seeking out. And the idea of removing viable eggs to purposefully raise a flock animal in isolation is rather horrifying. It shows you are more concerned about human convenience of the animal in service to you, rather than interest in the wellbeing of the Quail you want a relationship with. Birds should be allowed to be birds, and learn from birds.
You do not have to have an animal "bond" to you via the child/parent imprinting to have a relationship with them. A viable option is to find a reputable breeder who has been their quail for temperament as well as other qualities, and work on building trust. Aviary environments seem to be very beneficial to that.
Forcing a bond by weilding loneliness and a lack of options as the basis for the relationship isn't a method i would recommend seeking out. And the idea of removing viable eggs to purposefully raise a flock animal in isolation is rather horrifying. It shows you are more concerned about human convenience of the animal in service to you, rather than interest in the wellbeing of the Quail you want a relationship with. Birds should be allowed to be birds, and learn from birds.
You do not have to have an animal "bond" to you via the child/parent imprinting to have a relationship with them. A viable option is to find a reputable breeder who has been their quail for temperament as well as other qualities, and work on building trust. Aviary environments seem to be very beneficial to that.