I wouldn't turn them loose with other animals aside from the cases where some will put quail in the bottom of large aviaries with flying birds. They can be kept anywhere around other pets though so long as they are safely confined. They are nowhere near as loud as a rooster. They might wake you up if you aren't a heavy sleeper but even when a male goes off on a long winded calling spree I don't have to turn up the tv or have trouble hearing anyone I'm talking to. It really doesn't bother me at all while I'm awake. Half the time I don't even notice. When kept with enough females mine are extremely quiet. They only call every few days. When you stick lots of males together with no females, too few females (will also lead to fights), or alone with no company at all they are much louder and some won't shut up.
