Huh? Is he normal?

[Esc_Quaily]

Who said quail are skittish? This gorgeous boy is forever flapping onto my shoulder. He's so soft and warm . He stays put for ages when he's on my shoulder. Quail are amazing birds.

 

[catesquire]

Lucky! Definitely breed that one, and hope the temperament is hereditary. He's also GORGEOUS.

I, meanwhile, have three quail that are actively human-aggressive, because I'm pretty sure the person I got eggs from does zero screening for that. So yes, you have a very special bird, and I hope he gives you many equally lovely babies! <3

 

[Esc_Quaily]

Thank you @catesquire. He is a very handsome boy. We've got a hen that would sit on me all day long if she could. But not all the quail are as keen on human interaction. They are handled daily but only until they get fussy and then we gently put them back in the brooder. The guy on my shoulder, Quailand is always keen to come out and explore. I'm in love with how soft and warm they are. Quailand fair toasts my shoulder when he's up there. How old are your quail?

 

[catesquire]

We've got a mixed group of 2 and 5 month olds, from the same source. We don't handle every day, maybe we should! How old are yours?

 

[Kentuckiana Chicken Lady]

Have you read the book "That quail, Robert"?

Find a copy ASAP if not, it's a great little story all bird lovers will love

 

[Esc_Quaily]

We've got a mixed group of 2 and 5 month olds, from the same source. We don't handle every day, maybe we should! How old are yours?

Those quail are 4 weeks old. We've got 4 in a seperate brooder that are a week old. We've only just started picking them up and stroking them. We didn't handle them much in the first week. Not all of the older quail like being handled so we don't handle anybody who is skittish. Just give their heads a little stroke when we top up their feeders to let them get used to us. So far so good.

 

[Esc_Quaily]

Have you read the book "That quail, Robert"?

Find a copy ASAP if not, it's a great little story all bird lovers will love

I have not but I'll look out for a copy. Thanks for the recommendation