i did at the time of incubation and brooding keep the 2 species separate (and they were purchased at totally different times) so there is no way i got them mixed (too much of an age difference). i noticed that they looked VERY similar. i needed conformation (in my own mind) that i did get 100%...
thanks for the info... so what i gather so far is:
the Valley quail:
1) has a darker brown spot behind the top knot
2) has a yellow / buff spot above the beak
3) has scaling on the belly region
the gambel:
1) has a more red colored spot behind the top knot
2) DOESN'T have yellow / buff...
hey there,
can anyone tell me the differences between the two? i purchased (separately of course) both species eggs from different sources. made dividers for the incubator, kept them separate there, as well as the brooder cage. now they're (both species) are getting their adult plumage but...