They may use the ramp if it is shallow enough. They are ground birds, so some may use it, some may not.Alright folks, we've got celadons wiggling in the eggs. No pips yet, but I feel like they are going to be next to impossible to see with the spots on the eggs.
Also wanted ti share a pic of my quail aviary that I should have finished up this weekend. I did have a question -
I want to build a ramp and a
Second story. Area. I have seen people do this, and the quail use the ramp. Is that uncommon? Or do you think they may use it?
Lastly, it is 12x12. I have the rubber poultry netting on the bottom and 1/2 HC on top. The lattice and trim hood the bottom netting on. I know those last details don't matter, but how many quail do you think csn comfortably live in 144 sq feet? Assuming I have sufficient amenties in there. If it matters, the bedding will be mainly dirt, with quail safe plants planted, and plenty of cover spots. Then of course the possible second level, which i plan to make just a 5x5 square platform in the corner.
In an aviary setting, I would probably keep about 50 birds in there. You can probably put as many as 100 in, but it's going to start getting dirty and stinky with more birds.