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  1. HardlyQuailified

    Quail Enrichment for Indoor Enclosure

    I'm planning on keeping my cortunix quail in a smaller indoor enclosure, but I'm not sure what to put in with them to keep them occupied. Do they like having toys? Or would hiding places suffice? I know some people give them branches, but I'm not sure if those would fit without obstructing their...
  2. WildNectarine

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  3. O

    Hello, quail buddies!

    Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I have no birds currently but I'm looking to get some coturnix in 2026 if not sooner! What are some of your other hobbies? Crochet and gardening/yeeting rooted veggie scraps into some dirt and waiting for them to regrow. Tell us about...
  4. M

    Quail coops near cedar chip mulch landscaping

    We have 2 quail coops we built that are 4 feet off the ground. We had intentions to landscape under and around the coops. Can I use cedar mulch chips on the ground (not in the coop) under the coops? Or will ANY exposure to cedar cause issues? We are newbies just learning the ropes. I understand...
    • Mptron
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    • cedar coop landscape quail
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    • Forum: Quail
  5. Birds4Eli

    selling eggs?

    Hello! I live in washington state. Do any of you know if I could sell eggs on etsy or ebay for pets? Do I need a permit? Thanks! -Elijah
  6. BirdsCreekOntario

    BirdsCreekOntario

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  7. FatherFalcon

    3D Quail Egg Tilt Tray

    Tilts instead of tumbles... 3D design: a Quail Egg Insert Tilt Tray designed specifically for use with a 12-egg mini incubator!
    • FatherFalcon
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    • automatic egg turner egg tray incubator quail
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Quail
  8. Qquails899

    Paralyzed legs, broken wing

    Hello everyone! My coturnix quail couldn’t get up one day when my mom came home. It must have hit its head. I wasn’t home at the time. She took it to the vet, got some medicine and minerals. It’s been 4 days and the bird still can’t get up, it’s very thin but it started eating today. It can’t...
    • Qquails899
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    • broken wing coturnix paralyzed quail
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Quail
  9. V

    How long do Coturnix quail female layer’s typically live for?

    I’m curious because I have 12 females for 2 years one just died , no injuries I could see her eyes were shut and feet clenched her feet did appear veiny but she was cold to the touch im sure that’s typically what happens when they die from being pale may she rest in peace,.. how long do your...
  10. Birds4Eli

    Dry vs. wet for quail incubation

    Hello! I’ve had good hatch rates with both wet and dry incubation for quail. Does anyone have any ideas of what’s better? Thanks! -Elijah
  11. catesquire

    Thoughts on Bluebonnet Feeds?

    What it says on the tin: has anyone used and/or heard good or bad things about Bluebonnet Feeds? I'm eyeing hopefully-less-stinky-than-Purina feed options, and their 30% stater is looking pretty decent and reasonably priced, but I haven't seen anyone mentioning them on this board...
  12. Sexing King (Button) Quail - Variants & Methods

    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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    • 14 min read
    • button quail king quail quail
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Quail
  13. L

    First time quail incubation with shipped eggs

    I have 3 dozen quail eggs arriving this week, and it will be my first time hatching (quail and shipped eggs). I have read copious amounts of information regarding quail and shipped eggs, but there are so many conflicting ideas, I am not sure how best to start incubation. Here are some of the...
  14. 6-Hens-and-Me

    What do you feed your quail and chicken Chicks?

    Hello everyone! I was curious, what do you all feed your chicks? Quail chicks as well as chicken chicks. I would usually feed my quail chicks 27% protein and I can’t get a hold of my usual chick crumb for the chicken chicks, so I was wondering if 27% would be too much for their kidneys to...
  15. oxalis

    Bumblefoot or something else?

    Hello everyone, three days ago I got some quail from a local farm. During the appointment to pick up some adult quail, we were kinda rushed and didn't catch that one of them has a pretty swollen foot. I think it's bumblefoot but when I examined the foot, I didnt see an obvious scab like I do...
    • oxalis
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    • bumblefoot advice coturnix help quail
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Quail
  16. oxalis

    Greetings from a quail owner in the PNW

    Hello to everyone! I've been keeping indoor quail as pets for a couple years now, and all the knowledgeable folks on this forum have helped my family so much by sharing what they know in articles and other threads. I recently got some new hens from a local breeder and wanted to make an account...
  17. 6-Hens-and-Me

    What incubation temps and humidity? For quail ASAP please

    What temperature do I need to set my incubator temperature at for quail eggs? Is it the same as chickens eggs? A full run down would be great (lock down included etc) I’ve got 50eggs arriving soon and I’ve only ever bought quail I’ve never tried hatching their eggs, so as soon as possible...
  18. 6-Hens-and-Me

    What temperature do you set your incubator at for different eggs? I’m curious!

    What temp and RH do you set your incubators at for chicken eggs Is it different for quail, and duck eggs? Let me know what stats you find work best!
  19. M

    Quail behavior

    Hello! I am a novice to quail raising but love it. I have a small flock but I am starting to raise larger flocks to butcher. About 2 months ago I was at my local feed store and they were selling a bonded pair of quail one male and one female . They have been integrated into the rest of my...
    • Maka
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    • coturnix hen coturnix injury coturnix male coturnix quail quail quail advice quail aggression quail behavior quail help quail injury
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Quail
  20. GottaHatchEmAll

    Need advice on hatching quail eggs

    Hey everyone! I created my Backyard Chickens account around two months ago, but I am new here. I am currently incubating a batch of quail eggs (42 to be exact) that are 16 days along. My grandmother was visiting for the past couple of weeks and she told me that you should not open the incubator...
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