Mine did that in the spring when outside birds were beginning to nest. We put the quail down in the basement with the guinea pigs. The rooster seemed to like the guinea pigs....maybe because they sound like birds at times... I think they call for other quail.
Is there a bird that will hatch out Chinese Button Quail? Incubator is not working very well. I have a Chinese Button Quail that is setting....but I have read that the rooster will often kill the chicks. Is there a type of bird that could set and hatch out the little quail...
Have you given them meal worms yet? dried or live. Live mealworms at pet stores. Dried mealworms at Tractor Supply Company under Happy Hen Treats. Do not give mealworms to babies...they get confused and eat their feet. Only to adults---but they love 'em!