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I would assume because its completely new. If they don't forage and eat live stuff already maybe it will just take some time to adjust.

Quinoa has a bitter taste that animals apparently leave alone for the most part. Be sure to rinse it well before you try it or try giving it to your birds. Please let us know if your quail like it. I'm curious. I plan on growing it too, but not sure if i will have quail going yet by that time.

Turns out Quinoa is not a true grain, although it is used exactly like one. Seems to be a super food. Couple links of many that I looked at http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/5705/2 http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?dbid=142&tname=foodspice Looks like I am going to...

Excellent info. Thanks for your help. One of the seed sites I frequent has a few varieties of Quinoa. Would these be a good grain choice? http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/tropical-fruit/?sort=featured&page=2

Grains OR greens? I have PLENTY of greens, low on the grains.

Hmmm, I think those are the guys I see in my friends rabbit dropping compost. This very well could be a great idea for breaking down rabbit poop AND feeding quail. Making keeping rabbits AND quail, rather then OR quail, a good idea. Are you saying I could get by with what I grow, and those flys?

Hello everyone. I am thinking about raising quail and/or rabbits. I have been researching quail on the web for a while now. Found lots of great info here so I decided this is where I will ask my question. I love the idea of raising quail for eggs and meat. I would like to know if I can grow my...