button quail is what gender?

[Julzzz]

I have some button quails that hatched, I know one is a male due to a bib and red vent feathers. This one I think is a female its larger than the male. And last one is white I think it's a male as well I heard it crow.

What gender do you think this one is?? Some brownish red feathers are coming in on the tail, but its NOT on the vent area.
Thanks for all the help!

 

[2 many chickens]

If he has tinges of red or pink in his feathers, he's most likely a male. I have a few males that have pink tinges on their wings.

 

[Julzzz]

If he has tinges of red or pink in his feathers, he's most likely a male. I have a few males that have pink tinges on their wings.

Ok, why does this black and white one preening and cuddling with the male? And as I mentioned also larger.

Do males preen each other? Sorry so many questions, I am new to this. My first time having button quails.

 

[2 many chickens]

Yes, males will preen each other. Males will also breed eachother if no females are present. Maybe not all males but some do..
I know, it's gross.
I have 4 males that live together. They have never been exposed to females. They cuddle, preen, etc..

 

[Julzzz]

Ok, a few weeks passed and you are right, all 3 are males. Just like you said they do preen each other, mate with each other and also feed meal worms to each other. If I get some females how can I introduce them to these males? Are they gonna become violent/aggressive?

 

[Julzzz]

Ok, why does this black and white one preening and cuddling with the male? And as I mentioned also larger.

Do males preen each other? Sorry so many questions, I am new to this. My first time having button quails.

I know this late reply, but yes eventually dark red feathers grew on the tail, and mates with other birds so you were right it is a male

 

[bantamsrmyfav]

Yes my males fought to death when females were present. You would need to separate them in pairs.