Generally, according to my current understanding and from research, not personal experience.. the quail roof should be at 12 inches or 6+ feet to prevent broken necks when they get startled and flush upwards. Alternatively, some folks have added a tighter mesh netting (not standard bird netting which is dangerous in my exerience) a few inches from the inside ceiling so it has some give when they hit it to prevent injury.
My porch is a 3 season fully enclosed porch. I'm not concerned about predators. The most common quails available are the Japanese quail. The cage would be 2 feet x 4 feet x 2 feet high. Top and also bottom. 2 separate sections. I will close up the back ,top and 2 sides with wood to help them feel safe. Only the front will be open. This seems much roomier than the small boxes I've seen on line. Do you have quail?
No, no personal experience beyond consideration and the research required for that consideration. As stated previously 2 feet high/tall *may* be an actual safety issue, rather than being roomier.
Thank you. The bars will be closed on 3 sides and the top with boards. The front doors will have screen or mesh on them. No heads stuck or predator problems. I can raise the floor up if 24 inches is too much space. The coops on line look like tiny dresser drawers. My coop would be nicer, in my opinion. And yes, I will continue reading. Thanks again.
All great ideas. Perhaps instead of wood I can use screen. I read they like dark cozy spaces that's why I thought wood. Also, the screen would cut back on the shavings coming out. There are two sets of doors, a set of two on the top level and the same on the bottom. The divider has to work with the opening and closing of the doors. Do quail lay eggs in nesting boxes or wherever they want?
