FEEDING QUAIL

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Quail are hardy, they'll be fine. People keep quail outside. Many species of quail available in the hobby are closely related to their wild ancestors and would be living outside. Coturnix in particular are adaptable.
Again- if the budgie is happy and healthy, the quail will be fine. Shade and a lot of water when it's hot, sheltered, relatively enclosed places to burrow down into straw when it's cold. Make sure they have a dust bath, a dish of grit, and a dish of oyster shell, all separate.

Perfect I ligit have everything you just listed LOL

 

[007Sean]

I was thinking about getting quail and I was wondering if I can feed the quail babies 'chick starter' (but the kind for chickens) and if I could feed the quail adults 'layer feed' (but again the kind for chickens) My thing is that my parents (and my self) won't go for it if I have to get a special feed for them, plus I don't think my feed store has any. Any thoughts? Or tips?

Howdy Elana,

As long as the 'chick starter' is 24% protein they will be fine. TSC carrie's Chick Starter in 24%.

 

[007Sean]

Blue scale, valley, gambles, benson, and merens quail are one that would probably do well.

Blue's, Bob's, Valley's, Gamble's, and Mountain quail are all quite hardy. Mearns and Benson quail are more expensive to acquire and are rarer to find in captivity.
Therefore, more care will be used to raise Benson and Mearns quail.

 

[The Phantom]

Blue's, Bob's, Valley's, Gamble's, and Mountain quail are all quite hardy. Mearns and Benson quail are more expensive to acquire and are rarer to find in captivity.
Therefore, more care will be used to raise Benson and Mearns quail.

Have you ever heard of banded quail?

 

[007Sean]

Have you ever heard of banded quail?

Yep,

 

[The Phantom]

Yep,
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Do you raise any? I saw a post on softbillforsale.com and the guy wants $1600 for a pair.

 

[007Sean]

Do you raise any? I saw a post on softbillforsale.com and the guy wants $1600 for a pair.

Had some years ago, Their native to Mexico.
They aren't that hard to raise but it sure hurts when you lose some.

 

[The Phantom]

Had some years ago, Their native to Mexico.
They aren't that hard to raise but it sure hurts when you lose some.

I’m guessing they are like blue scale but worth 1000X their value?

 

[007Sean]

I've been ISO for Blackthroated Bobwhites. Their native to Campeche, Central America and Venezuela. There's a breeder in Florida but I have been unable to make contact.

 

[Elana DeBolt]

Howdy Elana,

As long as the 'chick starter' is 24% protein they will be fine. TSC carrie's Chick Starter in 24%.

Thank you 007Sean, and do you know what the adults protein and calcium should be?