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  1. James the Bald

    Ideal height for coturnix quail pen

    Quackers, to put it bluntly, none of the sizes you mentioned would work. The largest you would want to use for the sides is 1" x 1", and nothing smaller than 1/2" x 1/2" for the flooring. The 1/4" x 1/4" will not allow the droppings to fall though the floor, and it will pile up quickly. If...
  2. James the Bald

    Ideal height for coturnix quail pen

    SJ, after reading you initial post over again, it seems as if you don't have too much time for an answer on this. I would recommend a height of 12 inches. I really think 24 inches is too high and may give the birds just enough room to try to get airborne if they are startled. It doesn't seem...
  3. James the Bald

    Ideal height for coturnix quail pen

    Hello SJ, I too am building my own quail pens, and I have already ordered eggs. My first pen, I built to a height of 18 inches. I intend that one to be for the hens (and roo) that produce fertilized eggs. Here is a link to an article that recommends a height of 9" (Clich HERE). My next 2...
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