Heat

[Chickem707]

What temperature can Japanese quail withstand? In the UK it can get to around-15c/5f, would quail need to be brought inside then?

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Where in the UK are you with it getting to -15c?

I’m in the UK & my quail do just fine outside. They have a dry enclosure, are protected from the wind & have plenty of hiding spots to hunker down in. Also plenty of bedding to keep warm in. I’ve found them to be quite hardy little birds. Even my smaller quail are doing ok and they are no bigger than a hedge sparrow.
Nice article here on housing ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/housing-and-feeding-your-quail.67371/

 

[Chickem707]

Where in the UK are you with it getting to -15c?

I’m in the UK & my quail do just fine outside. They have a dry enclosure, are protected from the wind & have plenty of hiding spots to hunker down in. Also plenty of bedding to keep warm in. I’ve found them to be quite hardy little birds. Even my smaller quail are doing ok and they are no bigger than a hedge sparrow.
Nice article here on housing ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/housing-and-feeding-your-quail.67371/

It did last year! And very helpful, thanks!