Found a free cage. How should I set it up?

[jhalteman]

We found this cage on the side of the road, free. The box next to it is not currently attached. The wire cage had been set up with ramps (as a 3 story cage) and was standing on its end. The front/middle panel opens up.

My eggs just hatched and we have 13 chicks. Without knowing the sex of them, what is the best way to set this up? I know it needs a roof and a bottom, some hole patching, and a better latch at the very least. Should all birds be in the same cage? Is it too tall (2ft I think)?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[dc3085]

What kind of quail? Quail roosters cant be kept together so how many quail and how you set it up depends on their breed. Bobs are one roo to 1-2 hens. Coturnix are 1 roo to 5-7 hens.

 

[jhalteman]

They are coturnix.

 

[jhalteman]

I realized the first two panels open up, not just the middle.

 

[dc3085]

With 13 cots you most likely wont have more than 5-7 hens anyway. They hatch pretty close to half and half hens and roos. Youll probably end up just have to get rid of a few roosters. Or eat them.