Thanks for adding that. I have never had any quail done only chickens, I wasn't aware they charged for gamebirds. Still not an unreasonable price for peace of mind.
Probably just adjusting to the feed. It should be a relatively firm ball of poop but not hard. My wire cages are 1/2" mesh and the bigger birds poop doesnt fall through they push it through by walking over it.
Like Kathy and some others here you will learn to become a poopoligist. Watch their stool for blood, unusual coloring, runs, etc.. Also watch the size/weight of the bird as Kathy suggested. When you see a birds all "quilled up" as I call it (puffing all of its feathers up and staying that way)...
I'm really surprised to see people without worms, worming their quail. In almost 5 years of raising quail, I've never had a disease or parasite to contend with. Maybe I'm lucky or maybe I'm just careful enough. However I would not treat a bird for something it did not have, especially if you...