Hi, my name is Steve and new to this quail thing. I have some questions and figured I would come to the experts. A friend gave me 6 Texas A&M quail the other day, and that is where the questions start. She said that they had already been laying. I have them in a 2'x3' elevated cage with a 1'x2' shelter box on one end. I am feeding them game bird crumble and supplementing with oyster calcium. Now with the questions.
1. Could the shock of moving from their ground based pen to an elevated cage cause a delay in egg laying? If so, when should I expect them to start laying again?
2. Is it common for the males to peck at each others wings?
3. Guessing by who crows, I have three males and three females, will that cause any issues????
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. Steve
1. Could the shock of moving from their ground based pen to an elevated cage cause a delay in egg laying? If so, when should I expect them to start laying again?
2. Is it common for the males to peck at each others wings?
3. Guessing by who crows, I have three males and three females, will that cause any issues????
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. Steve