two questions about button quail

[pbjmaker]

"Bugs" feet are straightening out thank goodness - they are not totally uncurled but definately better than yesterday. He seems fine in the brooder by himself and in the evening I have two 2 week old chicks that go in the same room and he can see them so that seems to help. Unfortunately they are outside during the day. I believe in sunshine and fresh air for chicks if the weather cooperates

All I could find around here so far is gamebird maintanence and then some meatbird gower. I got the meatbird for now because it had a higher percentage and was recommended for pheasants. My "other" feed store isn't open on weekends and holidays, so I will check there tomorrow for actual grower.

I'm not sure how much he is eating, when I check on him it looks like he has been running through the food lid at 100mph.

He is definately flighty already.

 

[Stellar]

It seems like he is doing great!

 

[pbjmaker]

I just wish I knew for sure he is eating and drinking!

 

[pbjmaker]

Well apparently I'm doing something right. He is still alive and has grown quite a bit! I'm hoping he will slow down some soon. I get nervous trying to pick him up - afraid I'll squish him.

Oh and his toes have pretty much straightened out all the way from what I can see - he is always running so they are a blur.

 

[The Critter Place]

I'm a big believer in a variety for them too.
I've always offed seed to my quail.

At what age is it safe to start feeding seeds? I had adult quail in the past, now I have chicks for the first time.

 

[The Critter Place]

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It's great he's doing so well!

They are fast little stinkers! and like you i'm so afraid I'll squish them.

They are a world of difference from our Jumbo Coturnix!