Can different quail breeds coop together?

[Quailerino]

Hi Quailerinos,
I have some Coturnix Quail, and a large fenced aviary in my backyard. I would eventually like to integrate some California Quail into my flock. Does anyone know if that's feasible? I mean, do different quail varieties co-habitate amicably when housed together? ...or would this be a recipe for disharmony?

 

[AltonaAcres]

Quail newbie here, but I really doubt that'd work

 

[Nabiki]

It's generally not recommended. If your aviary is large enough it might work, though. You do need a permit for California quail where you are.

 

[Quailerino]

It's generally not recommended. If your aviary is large enough it might work, though. You do need a permit for California quail where you are.

oh boo...do you think my Coturnix will tolerate me taping little fake head plumes onto their foreheads?

 

[AltonaAcres]

You should try!

 

[Nabiki]

oh boo...do you think my Coturnix will tolerate me taping little fake head plumes onto their foreheads?

The license is only about $25/year if you're only keeping a few.

 

[Quailerino]

You should try!

I can see the headline now "Local quail flock peck owner to death over humiliating costumes"

 

[Quailerino]

The license is only about $25/year if you're only keeping a few.

Oh wow, that's not bad at all! Thanks for the info! I'm getting ahead of myself though...I 'oughta get some good solid Coturnix experience under my belt before I further complicate matters.

 

[Mhays]

Keep in mind that California Quail are really in the pheasant family, while Coturnix are "true" or "old world" quail. So they aren't going to be terribly similar other than they are fat little byrds shaped like commas.

(I really wanted California quail for the same reason - the bobble - but their needs are SO different. Coturnix were much easier, plus do the things I need them to - an egg a day...)

 

[Quailerino]

Keep in mind that California Quail are really in the pheasant family, while Coturnix are "true" or "old world" quail. So they aren't going to be terribly similar other than they are fat little byrds shaped like commas.

(I really wanted California quail for the same reason - the bobble - but their needs are SO different. Coturnix were much easier, plus do the things I need them to - an egg a day...)

More great info! thank you!! I can always go visit the CA quail in the wild when I go hiking...and then I don't have to clean up their poops or change their water! Hassle-free!