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A Brief Look at Quail in Mixed Species Aviaries
Many quail have the reputation of being the "clean up crew" for the floor of aviaries. This article will go over some of the myths and points of keeping quail in aviaries with other avian species, this focuses mainly on small parrots but some points may be relevant to others such as doves... -
Sexing King (Button) Quail - Variants & Methods
This article is brought to you by King Quail Collective Sexing King Quail If you're reading this then you probably already know it, but King quail can be VERY complicated to sex, especially for new owners. You'll most commonly read that males will have a red vent, blue breasts, or a bib...- Johanna Lee
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Button/King Quail Colour ID help! Golden Pearl???
Hi All, Im hoping to get some help with identifying what colour morph one of my male Button Quail is. I suspect he’s a golden pearl but I’m not well versed in the morphs and identifying them. Thankfully I have a standard wildtype to compare him too! A few of his interesting traits are -white... -
Color ID Help?
I purchased the Silver and White King Quail hatching eggs from Garrie Landry. Looks like I have at least 3 Silvers and 1 White? I do have 1 Normal Wildtype from a different line. They will share the same breeding pen [Wildtype, Silver, and White]. What colors will I get from them? [I know that...- alohapepesilkies
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My journey with Button quail (King quail)
Introduction Some of you may be asking the same question that I was a few months ago, ”How do I keep button quail?” Well here’s my two cents after keeping mine. Before I start I just want to say a special thanks to @Nabiki for always answering my questions and being so helpful. Button Quail... -
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Female button quail weird eye shape and swollen head?
I noticed today that one of my females that has become one of my males favourite to mate with had a swollen looking head that seems to be pulling her eyelids up. I felt it and it is hard, not fluid filled like an abscess. Anyone know if she will be alright? -
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Question about this type of egg
Hi there, I have a question about this type of egg and what causes it! Note that these are king (button) quail eggs. I just got an unusually completely white egg, and another completely without a shell, which is soft and spongy! This picture is attached Please help me about this. Thanks.- Kbq
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King quail with strange eye shape
I have a female king quail who today I noticed was being picked in by her male. He’s always been super sweet so I don’t know what got into him, but she’s a bit roughed up. While I was checking her out, I noticed both her eyes seem to be a bit strange, it almost looks like the top eyelid has been...- SummerQuails
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Chinese Painted Quail behaviors
I work at an aviary that houses Chinese Painted Quail as a little cleanup crew. It is a public facility in a very tourist driven city and we get many visitors a day. This makes some of the quail a “stepping on” risk, unfortunately. Due to this issue, our employees supervise and protect quail...- quailfairy
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King quails lying down
Hi there! I'm raising a bunch of king quails and I realised that they have this cute little habit. They'll be walking around and then suddenly dropping close to the ground, almost like lying down flat, and tilt their head while chirping happily all of a sudden. Not really sure how to fully... -
Shipped Button/king quail Hatch-A-Long!
My button/king quail eggs had arrived earlier today! This is my first time hatching out quails and i’m both nervous and excited. I will be using the rcom 10 pro without the auto humidity pump. The seller has some interesting mutations, can’t wait to see what they look like. I ordered 12 and got...- Diveks
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- egg hatch a long hatching king quail
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New flock members, hopefully permanent!!
Yesterday i added two hens to my flock :) (Let's ignore the fact that I have no other birds aside from button quails) I DID consult with the breeder, he has no issue with 2:1 ratio in his button quails as long as the cage is big enough for both hens to build nests, if it doesn't work out i have...- T3rrorToff33
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LOST BIRD (CALIFORNIA)
Please help us find our pet button/king quail! Last seen 11/27, near intersection of Everett Avenue and Webster (CALIFORNIA, BAY AREA, PALO ALTO) Contact (650) 395-7805 if found or spotted REWARD! (If anyone has any advice for finding lost birds, please send it in. Kiwi is a beloved part of...- KweallCeypur
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LOST QUAIL (CALIFORNIA)
Please help us find our pet king/button quail! Last seen 11/27, near intersection of Everett Avenue and Webster (CALIFORNIA, BAY AREA, PALO ALTO) Contact (650) 395-7805 if found or spotted REWARD! (If anyone has any advice for finding lost birds, please send it in. Kiwi is a beloved part of...- KweallCeypur
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Button Quail Care Guide
The Full Guide to King Quail About King Quails: Although commonly referred to as "Button quail" in captivity the true name of these little birds is King quail. The True Button quail isn't even a quail- They are currently placed with the Charadriiformes, Which are shorebirds. Other common...- Johanna Lee
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What temperature do button quails (king quail) need at least?
I just got them, they are in the house right now, but I want to move them to my aviary which is in a side building. Right now I am keeping about 8°C for my parrots. Is this enough for them? -
Thread for Hitoko The Friendly King
Hello everybirdie, i love showing off my many species of birds. I happen to be very lucky and bought from a source that breeds tameness into buttons! And, of the two babies I hatched (first timer’s blunders), my little assumed tuxedo male is very friendly! i wanted to make a thread following...- Peskypigeon
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Hatching A Pet new eggs
well eggs arrived Monday around 7pm let them set till about 4am when i woke up made sure incubator was at 99.8 then loaded it up and waited and watched as tempt slowly crawled back up then i been checking and adjusting as the day got hot \o.o/ humidity is steady at 41% with no water added and...- Ravenlover
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Any hope for the anxious novice?
Hello Everybirdie, I have been in love with King/button quails forever. Finally, I buckled this fall and bought two batches from separate folks. I know where I went wrong, but please tell me if I have hope so I can prepare. i bought one batch of21 off eBay, and one batch of 9 from a farmer I...- Peskypigeon
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Crazy About Quail
Hi quail lovers! I have owned quail for 4 months but they have already made a place in my heart. Here, feel free to share quail pictures, quail stories and every thing quail! All quail species are welcome!- Bird_Lover_17
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