quail as pets

  1. M

    Quail eggs?

    I know that this forum is typically for chickens- but I hope all poultry questions are accepted! I’m currently on day 19 and day 20 for my coturnix quail eggs (one batch was put in a day beforehand the other). 6 of them hatched extremely early, on day 16.. I was told this was because the heat...
  2. Amira_Bird

    My little flock go outside for the first time.

    I have 2 quail (don't know the breed) 2 Blue Leghorns 1 Light Brahma 1 Wellsummer They're a little over two weeks old the lot of em' and they got to follow me around outside. The quail get to be carried as they don't quite follow me. Everyone had fun. The babies almost got blown over with a...
  3. 12 O-Clock Choir

    Companion for a Ringneck Dove? Maybe Quail?

    Howdy! I have just been given an exceedingly elderly female ringneck dove, and am considering getting her a companion. She currently lives in a room containing two other cages with her mate and daughter of some years ago, but is going to be moved soon to a new home very far away. At this new...
    • 12 O-Clock Choir
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    • companion dove dove advice dove behavior doves lone dove quail quail as pets ringneck dove ringneck doves
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    • Forum: Pigeons and Doves
  4. AkinliAdventure

    Quail Photos

    Will put these in the gallery later. Just took these photos today in the grass, it was pretty cloudy and I had to take my chance when the sun came out for a while. Cricket/Female: Raven/Female: Clarity/Female: yet to be named/male: These little 6 weekers are all my quail that I have...
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    • 6 week quail quail quail as pets quail photos quail pictures
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    • Forum: Quail
  5. CaliGal03

    Quail All Around Advice

    Hi guys! I just joined and I'm looking to get myself some quails. I live in California and I'm looking to get some fertile quail eggs, hatch and raise them. I only want them to keep as pets and for eggs and I'm looking at what would be appropriate for my area. We have three female Khaki Campbell...
    • CaliGal03
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    • california quail cotournix quail quail as pets
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    • Forum: Quail
  6. G

    I need help

    Hey there I'm having trouble with my Cortunix Quails. They have always been very calm but this morning I found out that several quails were brutally injured on their head area. I'm scared. What may have caused this behavior? Background information : I'm a first time quail keeper. I hatched...
  7. C

    Any quail egg sellers near me? (Bucks County Pa)

    I am currently looking to raise quail chicks or incubate quail eggs but I’m looking first for a seller near me. I live in Bucks County Pennsylvania. If anyone has any available please comment below.
    • Cochinroo88
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    • quail as pets quail breeds quail chick quail eggs quails
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    • Forum: Quail
  8. aticiabray

    Button Quail - Seeking Info

    Hello all. I have been thinking about getting some button quail and not having a ton of luck finding care info. I have some basic knowledge but my main question is how to house them indoors and if that is ok or not. If it is ok to house them indoors, what kind of set up would I do? I am...
    • aticiabray
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    • button quail quail quail as pets
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    • Forum: Quail
  9. KaleDaDuck

    Which one is the female quail?

    I was given these special quails that were a male and female but i dont know which one is the male and which is the female there are two of them a white quail and a brown quail look at the photo below. Thanks.
  10. D

    How to keep your quail's feet clean?

    This is my first time owning quail, and I've loved every second of it, except for this one problem. It always seems that my button quail keep getting their own poop stuck on their claws, turning them into little orbs of fecal matter and feathers hanging off their feet until I clean it. I've had...
    • Dakota14breyer
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    • button quail cage cleaning help poop buildup poop cleanup quail quail as pets
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    • Forum: Quail
  11. C

    What are we doing wrong with our chicks?

    Hey everyone! Am new to this forum and made an account in the hopes that someone might be able to help with these issues we've been having with our Japanese quail babies. We're still pretty new to quailing in general and hatched the first chick on Nov 10. The first 2 chicks we got died...
    • chickapooo
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    • help help asap help chick issue japanese quail japanese quail chicks quail as pets quail breeding quail chicks sick
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    • Forum: Quail
  12. S

    Getting a quail soon

    Getting a quail Friday I don't live in an area where feed is easy to access so I was going to make my own using ingredients is this ok for a mix ( I'm getting an adult). Cornmeal Oats rolled Lentils Sunflower seeds And some fruits and vegetables every now and then
    • Sorreltail
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    • quail quail as pets
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  13. L

    Will a single baby quail be lonely?

    Actually I had two baby quails, one of them was very weak since he hatched, he couldn't stand on his own and slept all the time. I tried to give him some food and water but he shut his eyes every time. And the day after I found him dead, now that only one quail left alone, i wonder if he will be...
  14. M

    Foot problem with little quail... please help!!

    We have been keeping quail for just short of a year. They live on the ground with a board to prevent rats and “easy chick” bedding. Some time ago, early July we noticed one of the smallest quail (we only have 6) had a swollen foot. By mid-July we were worried enough, because she limps a lot, to...
  15. Chick dayz

    What quail breeds are best??

    I have had chickens (4 silkie hens) for a while now and decided I wanted more chicks but when I thought about it I thought, why get more chickens what about another type of bird... Then I read about quail and decided I wanted some but I have no idea what breeds to get!!! I kind of want button...
  16. SemiQ

    My quail can't get along? URGENT

    I have two female quail that are having trouble getting along. For context, I have a wild coloured one called Rigby and a Italian coloured one called Butter (Rigby is slightly larger in size). They have laid eggs so I know they are both female. Rigby was hand -raised alone, while Butter was...
    • SemiQ
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    • adult bully behavior coturnix female aggression help quail quail as pets
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    • Forum: Quail
  17. I

    Help identifying female button quail call

    Our female king / button quail laid six eggs and seems to be trying to hatch them. She makes this call every once in a while. Any ideas on what it means?
    • Immy Khodr
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    • quail quail as pets quail breeding
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    • Forum: Quail
  18. K

    Sharpie on Eggs???

    Is it safe to mark X’s And O’s with a sharpie marker on quail eggs before incubation process??
  19. I

    Need help caring for my new Quail

    Hey all! My girlfriend and I bought a quail recently to care for, and we're quite concerned that we might not be giving him the best care. I have a few questions regarding how to properly care for him but before that a bit of information and background. -We bought him from a pet store and he...
    • Immy Khodr
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    • care feeding new quail as pets
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    • Forum: Quail
  20. Doathing

    Canadian quail newbie

    I got two birds from a guy who was super shady. He had tonnes of them but wouldn't let me see the coop. I argued him down to 5CAD for two. They are 'cortnix' I'm mostly blind but they look bright white to me. (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I've raised chicks but...
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