Coturnix quail in winter

[beerman]

Anyone raise them outside in the winter? I am in Illinois and it gets darn cold how will they do outside?
Thanks Brian

 

[FeatheredObsessions]

We have ours outside btu we don't get cold, cold. I think they would do well if given adequate shelter from severe elements.

 

[Denninmi]

Well, they're native to places like Hokaido, North Korea, Manchuria, parts of Siberia, where it gets REALLY cold, I would think they'd be ok with an Illinois winter if they have adequate shelter.

 

[Wifezilla]

This will be my quail's first winter outdoors, but we don't get as cold as you do. From what I have read and been told, the key is to protect them from drafts.

 

[secretquail]

If they are outside now, I wouldn't worry about it. They will develope winter feathers. Do make sure there is an area that keeps the drafts away. Have fun changing out their ice water!

 

[JJMR794]

Mine Whine Like Cats In Heat When I Make Them Take Off Their Flip Flops And Swin Suits And Actually Put On Shorts And T Shirts With Tennis Shoes...

But Then Again I Dont Think Our Climates Compare In Any Way...

 

[Denninmi]

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Rub it in, rub it in.

I'll probably remember this image next January when the air temp is -14 and the windchill is -35 and I'm toting gallon jugs of water to the birds.

 

[JJMR794]

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GOD THAT SOUNDS SO GOOD RIGHT NOW.... I'D KILL FOR 2 WEEKS OF THAT. SO TIRED OF THIS BLASTED MISERABLE HEAT AND HUMIDITY...

 

[SunshineSilkies]

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GOD THAT SOUNDS SO GOOD RIGHT NOW.... I'D KILL FOR 2 WEEKS OF THAT. SO TIRED OF THIS BLASTED MISERABLE HEAT AND HUMIDITY...

I'm with ya JMR794..It is alot easier to keep em warm than to keep em cool!!!

 

[aprophet]

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GOD THAT SOUNDS SO GOOD RIGHT NOW.... I'D KILL FOR 2 WEEKS OF THAT. SO TIRED OF THIS BLASTED MISERABLE HEAT AND HUMIDITY...

X2 here