First time bobwhite quail

[MamaBear228]

So I got some bobwhite quail instead of my coturnix quail i intended on getting so I'm not as familiar with them. They are 3 weeks old and pretty big already. When do they start laying eggs? When can they get moved from Brooder to outside? I heard they are seasonal layers when is their season? Plus how much space will they need full grown? Sorry for all the questions i want to make sure they are getting adequate care!

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Cool! make sure to keep em right! they are VERY cannibalistic!

 

[MamaBear228]

Cool! make sure to keep em right! they are VERY cannibalistic!

You mean they eat eachother?!?

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

You mean they eat eachother?!?

yup...

 

[MamaBear228]

yup...

I didnt know that.. Gross! Lol

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

yeah... you have to be carefull!!!

 

[MamaBear228]

Is it just when they are to close together?! How can i prevent that?

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

try to keep one male to 2-3 females in each cage.

 

[MamaBear228]

They are only 3 weeks old so i cant tell gender yet):

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

i am sure it will not start till they mature.