quail as pets

im thinking about getting some quail eggs and having my broody hen hatch and possibly raise them? Advice?? Please, I’ve never had quails. I’ve read up on them but would like some more info

Hi, I have an 8 week old female Coturnix Quail. She is healthy, laying eggs, eating and drinking well, very curious. I am wondering about a sound she makes and I’m pretty sure I know what it means but I’d like to hear from anyone here. When I am home she has mostly free reign in my apartment...

I guess I posted in the wrong area. Here was yesterdays post : So last I was here, I had gotten Therapy quail for the murder of my emotional support dog. I had three and my female was freaking out. I did not know until it was too late that the other two were male, and she needed a mate. After...

I'm getting some quail chicks later today. Is it healthy to use TerrAmigo for bedding? Edit: The TerrAmigo I have is Natural Pine.

Aye, I've been looking to raise some Quail. However, having dealt with other animals before I know that many of the animals for sale are often far younger than they are supposed to be. Many times market as "minis" and such. What age should I look for when buying Quail?

Is it healthy for Quail to survive on the same feed and habitat as my chickens? thanks!

Hi! I was considering a pair of Coturnix Quail and well, the information seems to be here but, its all strewn around and diff people use diff things... makes it rather confusing .. so I got a ton o' questions! I read round here something like a rabbit/guinea pig cage is acceptable depending on...

Do pet quails stink? I am looking to get 2 pet coturnix quails. Do they stink? And if so how to stop it? Also, how often to clean cage?

My male coturnix quail is plucking his feathers and I have NO clue why. He should not be under ANY stress. He has plenty of food and water, and lives with other quail... What would be the cause of this?? Its so sad to see him like this. Any ideas to make it stop?

I have a single quail chick that's mum was beating it up (it no longer has a intact right toe), long story short I took it home and am now caring for it. I know chicks are more content with their own but even so it was the only one to hatch and it was already a week old when I bought it home...

Broke a CFL lightbulb around my quail, seem fine, but can I eat the eggs? Since the mercury might have been converted into organic mercury

Hey! It's been so long since I've been on here! In September one of my button quail pairs hatched out a single baby (the others pipped and died ). In short, they were terrible parents and I ended up raising him. I'm pretty sure he is as tame as a button quail can be and I love him to death...

Hello everyone! I was wondering:Is game bird feed suitable for button quail? I would supplement with crushed oyster shell for calcium and crickets or mealworms (every once and a while) for protein. Any other advice will be welcome. Thanks for answering all my newbie questions! :)

Hello everyone! I am new to Backyard Chickens with my account, but have been getting info on here previously. I just wanted to know some advice on keeping Button Quail (I love them!) indoors. So far, my planned setup is a 40 gallon breeder with aspen bedding, dishes for dust baths, water and...

Hello everyone! I am new to Backyard Chickens with my account, but have been getting info on here previously. I just wanted to know some advice on keeping Button Quail (I love them!) indoors. So far, my planned setup is a 40 gallon breeder with aspen bedding, dishes for dust baths, water and...

Hi guys! I'm planning to raise about 10 Japanese coturnix quails more as pets instead of for their eggs or meat. And I got a few specific questions before I actually start this. 1. Building material. I'm planning to build a 9 feet long, 9 feet wide and 6 feet high coop for them. Guess any 1...

Hi, I’m raising about 10 quails hens as for pets not mainly for their eggs or meat. So I’m wondering if someone can give me a list of what extras could be for their coop, feed and anything you can come up with. Many thanks. For now I have a 10X10X7 coop, some nesting boxes, shelter, feeder...

Can someone help identify the problem with my female button quail? She's ~2 years old (average lifetime of 3 years), has stopped laying eggs for several months, lives indoors alone, in a constantly clean cage. A few days ago I noticed that her poop has turned ashy grey and watery (been eating...

So for those who read my two other posts about my pet quail, here is an update!! 1st, the bully male did not get recaptured and I've given up hope, however, this left just my Female and her Mate, and ALL calmed down, no more freaking!! 2nd, there was no centipede bite, THANK GOD!!! And 3rd, My...

Hi everyone. I recently got 3 Bobwhite Quail for therapy(was suggested) and I love them!! But recently I've had an issue I don't understand at all. So first let me tell you a little about myself. I'm 50 years old and disabled. I have bred Bluenose American Bully's for Show for over 9 years, and...