Gambel's Quail in the winter

[usschicago1]

Do gambel's quail need heat in the winter for Massachusetts? I cannot find any information online. If not, what quail can I keep in MA without heat?
Cheers
Mark

 

[AZ Birds]

gambels are native here in Arizona and most of the time i see them in the desert areas where winters only as low 40 degrees at peak of winter. although i have seen them in higher elevations where it gets colder then that, just not as many as in the desert. so if MA get colder then that i would think they would need a heat source to be comfortable. bob white quail might be better choose for colder temperatures.

 

[TwoCrows]

No, your Gambels won't need any heat, unless the temp drops below zero. They are desert dwellers where the temp commonly drops well below freezing. However they come from a very dry territory. So make sure they have adequate shelter where they can get completely out of all wind, rain and snow.

 

[usschicago1]

Thanks so much for the info. I cannot wait for spring!
Cheers
Mark

 

[TwoCrows]

LOL...Wow...you are already looking for spring?? Spring is a loooonnnngggg way off. LOL I don't blame you. I find snow truly disgusting, along with the cold and dreary days.

 

[usschicago1]

Yes Me too I look forward to spring all year when I can hatch all of my chicks

 

[Peter Olinda]

Winter is boring

 

[aprophet]

mine did fine here at the south end of the chesapeake bay last winter spring is only 2 months away here LOL

 

[Peter Olinda]

love the Cats (LEAPFROG YEA!)

 

[drowe005]

Mountain Quail! Mine do so good in the cold that they don't even covey up .