It's been a long time since I've posted here, but I've sense become proud owner of 10 buttons.
I was wondering if anyone here had any advice as to how to introduce 2 adult female buttons to each other, because I'd like to move them both to a new and bigger cage.
Just put these 2 back together. I had the female separated for a few days because she was starting to bully the male. He only started making this noise after she was put back in.
alright, so I'm now in possession of some lovely button chicks, but I feel like I'm going to get things wrong. Any advice on how high to keep the lamp, how to get them to drink/eat, and when to transfer them would be much obliged. (or any other tips one might have.)
So I've found myself in possession of another button quail. The owner didn't tell me how old she was, but she's laying age. I can't put her in with my 2 as they're very pushy and try to pick at her. Am I able to keep her solo, or should I look for a male for her?
(Also, she has this weird...
Hey BYC, my female button just started laying, and I was contemplating if she doesn't get broody buying an incubator. I was wondering if any of you could recommend me an incubator that is somewhere in the range of 60~70 dollars.
Hey BYC,
First off, I want to thank everyone on this site who has asked questions before I signed up. This site has been a huge help with raising my button quail thus far. I just got them about 3 weeks ago at the age of 4 weeks, and they've been great. I've got two of them, one male and a...
So as a little background. I've recently been given 2 4 week old button quail by a regular to the pet store I work at. I've had them for 3~ weeks now and have noticed breeding behavior. I'm currently feeding them 24% protein crumbles, and have begun giving them bird gravel with oyster shells and...