How long does a Bobwhite Quail live for?

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Did I receive an ovation? If so, thank you so much. Not sure how to reply to it. Haven't figured everything out on backyardchickens site.

Birds woke me up early fussing. My baby monitor is a wonderful tool but would get more sleep if I'd leave it off. Have trapped 2 raccoons and a skunk trying to get to the birds but believe there is another predator lurking so will set a couple traps tonight. Going to go crawl in my recliner and take a little morning nap.
 
bdfive said:
I have to say after having my White Bobwhite's in the large 8' by 28' aviary that's 9 feet high I'd not attempt to keep any in a small cage or pen. I'd not keep them on wire. I read about all the problems folks have with quail and I've had none. They run, fly and dig around all day. They're active and happy like they'd be in the wild. Mine sleep 5 feet up on a cedar log roost nights. There are several roosts in the enclosure and they are on them through the day. When I walk in the pen they run to my feet to see what healthy treat I've brought for them. They are so precious. I do feel a little bad for the 2 Red Golden pheasants that are beautiful beyond words. Poor birds are always running from the quail, LOL!!! I find joy in seeing my animals living a good healthy, happy life. It feeds my heart and soul. I feel fulfilled, blessed and privileged I can do this for them.
Regarding trying to hold them.....all I can say is GOOD GRIEF, they aren't holdable, LOL!!! Even the chicks I hatched recently and gave to a friend were practically impossible to hang on to at 2 days old. Some birds can be pets but don't like being touched or held. Several of my peafowl couldn't be any tamer but the best I can do is stroke their chest for a second before they move away.

LOVE MY HOBBY, LOVE MY BIRDS!
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Sounds just like me!
I keep mine in a 16x20 foot aviary with lots of natural cover. Four of them (all my bobwhites at that time) went broody and raised their own young. So nice to see everything go naturally like its supposed to. I also never had any diseases or foot problems. I started with a male and female (both went broody and raised chicks). From the first clutch they raised (5) three were pure white! while both parents were natural color. Unfortunately, The last white one died yesterday at the age of about four years of a natural cause. Love to hear how you too treat your birds so nice!
Barend
 

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