Button quail colors...

[BrinJame]

Hi everyone!
We have 3 chicks that hatched 5 1/2 weeks ago and have watched their colors change some. I'm glad we have three different colors, easy for me to tell them apart! My question is, can any one tell me what colors they are? I think one maybe a silver? Not sure. Any ideas? Or does anyone know of a resource that shows the different colors?
Thanks-
Jamie

 

[Nabiki]

That first one is gorgeous! Silver mutation, no idea of gender.

The second picture looks like a silver male and a wild type female.

 

[007Sean]

That first one is gorgeous! Silver mutation, no idea of gender.

The second picture looks like a silver male and a wild type female.

I agree!

 

[BrinJame]

Thanks!! That gray & black one is our favorite. It is the smallest one too. We thought the silver was a male also since it has a bib. We should be good with one male & two females. Just not two males & a female.

Enjoy the day everyone!!

 

[Nabiki]

Thanks!! That gray & black one is our favorite. It is the smallest one too. We thought the silver was a male also since it has a bib. We should be good with one male & two females. Just not two males & a female.

Enjoy the day everyone!!

Buttons like to pair up, so be prepared for possible trouble. In my experience it's not as bad as coturnix, but they can get jealous.