Button quail emergency

[The WinterWolf]

never had quail, but saved some sick chickens. i know they are probably different, but if they aren't, please let me know. i would love to help. ( at least keep her comfortable.)

Good luck!

 

[Nabiki]

I don’t know… maybe -2?

Ah. That would explain it. Button quail are a sub-tropical species. They can't handle freezing temperatures without heat. It does mean that she is likely to recover as long as she doesn't end up out in the cold again.

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Ah. That would explain it. Button quail are a sub-tropical species. They can't handle freezing temperatures without heat. It does mean that she is likely to recover as long as she doesn't end up out in the cold again.

Ok. That's my fault, I read somewhere that they could handle a little below 0. The heat is now on in their coop.
Thanks for the help.

 

[The WinterWolf]

below zero? where'd you read that?

 

[azygous]

Zero F or zero C? Either one is too cold for quail. Where is your location? I didn't think it has gotten that cold anywhere in the US yet.

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Zero F or zero C? Either one is too cold for quail.

Celsius. okay, now I know

 

[The WinterWolf]

since that was most likely the problem, make sure she warms up, and she should be ok.



Adorable little birdie you have there!

 

[The WinterWolf]

she was probably in shock when you found her.

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Zero F or zero C? Either one is too cold for quail. Where is your location? I didn't think it has gotten that cold anywhere in the US yet.

I'm in Canada.

 

[Nabiki]

Ok. That's my fault, I read somewhere that they could handle a little below 0. The heat is now on in their coop.
Thanks for the help.

Coturnix quail can handle freezing temperatures as long as they're dry and have shelter from wind. Buttons are a different story.