Squirrels VS Button Quail

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TheNeonPanther

TheNeonPanther

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5 Years
Jan 7, 2015
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Conroe/Willis, Tx
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Hi everyone. I was thinking about building a small run that my button quail could go into. (Only in the day) But I have seen pictures of squirrels eating small birds and that has come to my concern
I have been bitten by a squirrel before and it was not pretty, and nor would it be a good way to go. (Long story on how I was bitten.) But I have a few questions..

Q1: How often do squirrels attack small birds + eggs?
Q2: How do I repel the squirrels and/or should I cull every one that comes near? (Using a blowgun but being careful not to hit the quail of course.)
Thanks!
 
Uh..hello??
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You don't say where you live, but I've never had problems with attack squirrels! Of course, my 3 dogs and 3 cats keep them on their toes.

Build the run with 1/2" hardware wire so no squirrels can get through. I would not automatically remove the squirrels, most should leave the birds alone.
 
thomasboyle said:
You don't say where you live, but I've never had problems with attack squirrels! Of course, my 3 dogs and 3 cats keep them on their toes.

Build the run with 1/2" hardware wire so no squirrels can get through. I would not automatically remove the squirrels, most should leave the birds alone.
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Ok! Good to know, thanks alot! Your statement reminds me though, the cats will be trying to prey on the quails, so I might install a low voltage electric fence just to keep cats, a possible daytime coon (Maybe, they might to the smell of prey), and hawks away, as well as a small dog that wants to lick every small thing to death. I plan on having 2 fences. One on the interior and of course the electrified fence so they won't get hurt! Also, I live in Southeast Texas.
 

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