We have 3 female Coturnix Quails and have had them for about a year. They've been great, but all of a sudden a few weeks ago, 1 of the females started pecking and bullying the other 2. So much so, that we only get a total of 1 egg a day.
Why would the 1 female start being so aggressive and...
I'm in Northern California near the San Jose area. I'm about 2-3 weeks away from finishing up my outdoor quail aviary. Does anyone know where I can purchase some Jumbo Coturnix Quail Hens? Looking to get 3-4 hens.
Is this the right type of hardwire cloth to get?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-x-4-ft-x-25-ft-19-Gauge-Steel-Hardware-Cloth-308226EB/205960849
I also notice there are 19 gauge and 23 gauge type of wire. Which one should I get?
Husband finished the frame, but I need to get the...
I'm getting close to raising just a few Coturnix quail for fun (and a few eggs). I think I'm going to put their pen on the ground on top of dirt, then packed with sand on top of that for them to roam around. My question is if I had 2-3 quail, how much clean up should I be expecting? Once a week...
I'm looking to get 3-4 quail to start with and currently in the planning stages for my outdoor aviary. I'd like to do a natural setting for them and would like to get an opinion on the type of flooring for them. What would be the easiest to maintain? Should I just put the aviary on dirt and...
Hi All, so excited to join this forum.
I live in a suburban setting in Northern California (Silicon Valley) and have always wanted to raise chickens for eggs. After researching and a bit hesitant, I think I'd rather start with a few quails. Now I'm obsessed with getting a few quails. I'm...