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    Swelling on quail's head

    Hi everyone, I’m reaching out for advice because I’m out of options. One of my female quail has had this large swelling on her forehead for the past four months. It hasn't gone away or changed in size. I’ve attached a close-up photo for reference. The swelling is firm and doesn’t appear to...
    • eyc299
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    • cortunix quail quail quail advice quail health swelling
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  2. ayaya

    Coturnix Quail Colour...?

    I read about silver/blue, but i'm not sure what colour are they 1. 6 weeks boy 2. 6 months also boy they aren't related
    • ayaya
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    • colour genetics quail
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    My quail chick is running backwards?

    I’ve recently started raising some quail chicks, and noticed this behavior in one. He will sometimes just start running backwards uncontrollably until he bumps into something that stops him, and sometimes it will have him hit whatever it is multiple times before stopping. I separated him into...
    • ChromiaLights
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    • problem quail running backwards
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  4. Birds1243

    Quail advise :)

    How much egg is too much in a day? For reference I’m meaning a quail egg not chicken. Is it okay if I were to feed one quail an egg per day or this that far too much? :)
    • Birds1243
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    • advise egg help quail
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    Looking for coturnix quail

    Hi! We recently received two female coturnix quail from someone who couldn’t keep them anymore. But we feel like they should be in a flock and we have a set up and everything so we are looking for 4-6 more but most sites we have looked out only offer 10+. If we could have any advice on how to...
  6. GoosesGeeses

    Quail eggs before hatching...

    I think this is in the right place. My quail recently started laying again. I plan on hatching them when i get 40-50, but that might take a few days, so how do i store the ones i already have? Thanks in advance.
    • GoosesGeeses
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    • hatching quail storing eggs
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  7. An instant and affordable quail aviary option?: Using pop-up mattress mosquito netting to house quail.

    An instant and affordable quail aviary option?: Using pop-up mattress mosquito netting to house quail.

    After officially owning coturnix quail for a year and in our fourth generation of birds, I really wanted a large, group housing option that gave the birds more room and a more natural feel, as well as the ability to do deep litter management for the bedding, but not being a handyman or having...
    • Susan Skylark
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    • 4 min read
    • aviary coop coturnix housing quail quaviary
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  8. talkinboutchickens

    Very interested in raising some quail, would love some info to get us started

    Hello everyone! As y'all probably already know, I already have chickens.... And you know, they are great little family members and all, but they come with downsides.. But I came across this YouTube shorts video about quail, and I told a few family members about them, and now two of us (one...
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  10. HardlyQuailified

    Quail Enrichment for Indoor Enclosure

    I'm planning on keeping my cortunix quail in a smaller indoor enclosure, but I'm not sure what to put in with them to keep them occupied. Do they like having toys? Or would hiding places suffice? I know some people give them branches, but I'm not sure if those would fit without obstructing their...
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    Hello, quail buddies!

    Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I have no birds currently but I'm looking to get some coturnix in 2026 if not sooner! What are some of your other hobbies? Crochet and gardening/yeeting rooted veggie scraps into some dirt and waiting for them to regrow. Tell us about...
  13. M

    Quail coops near cedar chip mulch landscaping

    We have 2 quail coops we built that are 4 feet off the ground. We had intentions to landscape under and around the coops. Can I use cedar mulch chips on the ground (not in the coop) under the coops? Or will ANY exposure to cedar cause issues? We are newbies just learning the ropes. I understand...
    • Mptron
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    • cedar coop landscape quail
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  14. Birds4Eli

    selling eggs?

    Hello! I live in washington state. Do any of you know if I could sell eggs on etsy or ebay for pets? Do I need a permit? Thanks! -Elijah
  15. FatherFalcon

    3D Quail Egg Tilt Tray

    Tilts instead of tumbles... 3D design: a Quail Egg Insert Tilt Tray designed specifically for use with a 12-egg mini incubator!
    • FatherFalcon
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    • automatic egg turner egg tray incubator quail
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  16. Qquails899

    Paralyzed legs, broken wing

    Hello everyone! My coturnix quail couldn’t get up one day when my mom came home. It must have hit its head. I wasn’t home at the time. She took it to the vet, got some medicine and minerals. It’s been 4 days and the bird still can’t get up, it’s very thin but it started eating today. It can’t...
    • Qquails899
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    • broken wing coturnix paralyzed quail
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    • Forum: Quail
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    How long do Coturnix quail female layer’s typically live for?

    I’m curious because I have 12 females for 2 years one just died , no injuries I could see her eyes were shut and feet clenched her feet did appear veiny but she was cold to the touch im sure that’s typically what happens when they die from being pale may she rest in peace,.. how long do your...
  18. Birds4Eli

    Dry vs. wet for quail incubation

    Hello! I’ve had good hatch rates with both wet and dry incubation for quail. Does anyone have any ideas of what’s better? Thanks! -Elijah
  19. catesquire

    Thoughts on Bluebonnet Feeds?

    What it says on the tin: has anyone used and/or heard good or bad things about Bluebonnet Feeds? I'm eyeing hopefully-less-stinky-than-Purina feed options, and their 30% stater is looking pretty decent and reasonably priced, but I haven't seen anyone mentioning them on this board...
  20. Sexing King (Button) Quail - Variants & Methods

    Sexing King (Button) Quail - Variants & Methods

    This article is brought to you by King Quail Collective Sexing King Quail If you're reading this then you probably already know it, but King quail can be VERY complicated to sex, especially for new owners. You'll most commonly read that males will have a red vent, blue breasts, or a bib...
    • Johanna Lee
    • Article
    • 14 min read
    • button quail king quail quail
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Quail
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