How to Release Abandoned Baby Quail?

[CliftonQuail]

Hi! I’m in the same boat… I found a 1-2 day old California quail… it’s been 5 days. I’ve set up a warm safe place for him indoors and bring him outside once a day to hear bird sounds…flipped an old playpen upside down. He’s doing great… eating quail food and drinking well… seems pretty healthy. I just played the quail calls sounds and he is going nuts. Keeps chirping and it’s breaking my heart! When I called the bird places I was told the same thing but was apprehensive to just release it not knowing if other quail would accept it or if it would just end up dying… so I’m just searching online and saw your post. I’m seeing from its of people it’s not recommended to release him for a while… Just curious what you ended up doing and how it’s going???

FWIW, this thread is about 3 years old and the person to whom you replied hasn't been seen since. I doubt you'll get a reply from them. I suggest following the advice given by @007Sean and not release it right away. It's too young to survive on its own, yet, and probably wouldn't be accepted by other birds during the mating season.

 

[Finchbreeder]

Definately too young to be released - CC is right - follow 007 Sean's advice.

 

[catesquire]

You could also see if there's a wildlife rescue around you that could take it

 

[LizW]

You could also see if there's a wildlife rescue around you that could take it

I wish they would… I already called and since it’s not injured they just recommended I release it into a flock of other quail… Not comfortable with that…not yet, anyway.