Adding 2 to a pair of quail

[Hils]

I'm in the process of introducing 2 female quail to an established pair. Their cages have been put next to each other at night and they've been in a run during the day, but the girls separated from the pair. Today, day 6, I tried them all together and after the first 10 minutes where the male went a bit crazy trying to mate with the new girls they all
settled down and I didn't see any more "action" from him, which was totally out of character and the main reason I needed to get him some more girls, in order to protect his first hen. One of the new girls is quite feisty and gave him a run for his money, probably wore him out! Tonight they are separate again and tomorrow I will put them together again One of them is quite feisty and gave him a run for his money!in the run. How long would you wait before trying them together at night? Obviously I won't be able to keep watch overnight.

 

[Kiki]

Good luck.
There is no hard rule when it comes to integration.
It either works or it doesn't.
I avoid having to integrate quail at all costs.

Make sure you have plenty of room AND hiding spots.

 

[Hils]

Good luck.
There is no hard rule when it comes to integration.
It either works or it doesn't.
I avoid having to integrate quail at all costs.

Make sure you have plenty of room AND hiding spots.

Oh! Well I'll have to do my best then. I ended up with 3 males and 3 females due to owner being stuck abroad on Lockdown. Soon became apparent that the females were getting worn out, so I got some extra females. I'll hope for the best then. Thanks.

 

[Kiki]

Oh! Well I'll have to do my best then. I ended up with 3 males and 3 females due to owner being stuck abroad on Lockdown. Soon became apparent that the females were getting worn out, so I got some extra females. I'll hope for the best then. Thanks.

Can you post a few pictures of your cages?
Fake plants make great hiding spots.
The more room and hiding spots you have the better.

 

[Hils]

Sorry no proper phone camera. Just in basic cages overnight about 14" by 24".

Then in a 6 foot by 3 foot run in the the day (with separator) But ultimately to be housed in this. About 3 foot wide and 16" deep and 3 foot high. This is what 6 of them were in when I started looking after them for someone.