My oldest Bobwhite roo (Tiffer) is nearly 5. Limps from a leg injury, but he is doing great otherwise. He lost his lifemate last autumn, so I brought him inside to see if he would bond with my Gambel female. My younger quail were also beginning to shun him from the covey. I knew I was taking a chance, but it worked. The two are close now, and they sleep in the same nest, eat together, and talk to each other. She is going on 7, and only lays eggs on rare occasions. Due to her advanced age, I ensure that she gets very proper nutrition and vitamin supplements. I now have Tiffer on the same diet as well. They are very spoiled little birds. My Toffee interacts with them on a daily basis, as well, even though he's the ultimate house quail and spends most of time time freely roaming my home in his flight suit. Amazing to hear about the 8 year-old Bobwhite hen!
