gambels quail for a new guy

[quail arizona]

Please tell me how to care for gambels quail I am getting them In a few weeks I currently have Coturnix quail and want to know if the two types could interact without fighting all of your tips appreciated

 

[quail arizona]

Ps I live in arizona if that helps with anything

 

[TwoCrows]

It is never advised to mix different species of quail. They each have their own breeding habits and this can end up in fighting. Gambels mate for life with one bird, where as Coturnix live in colonies. Gambels take a year to reach maturity where as Coturnix are mature at 9 weeks of age.

Gambels need 4 square feet per bird. They are flighty and flush very easily. They do far better in an aviary style environment unlike Coturnix that are used to living in pens and cages.

You can't handle Gambels. They stress very easily and can injure themselves and even go into shock when you do handle them.

I sure do love their calls however! Such pretty birds as well.

Good luck!

 

[quail arizona]

Thanks for your help!