I have 2 female coturnix quail that have been together since they've hatched and have gotten along ever since. They are 9 months old and one of them has started picking on the other.
I am aware that this is bullying behavior because just 20 minutes ago one has started pecking and chasing the other non-stop. I know this is the first time it started because I frequent the area where they stay in the house (yes they are pets).
I have temporarily seperated them for now but I really need help figuring out how to solve this without culling or making the separation permanent.
I have been building them a large outside pen throughout the winter and plan to make it their permanent space starting this spring and I'm wondering if they will stop this if they have a large open space to be in.
Any ideas on what I can do? Other than the bullying they are inseparable and cant be without each other. I'd hate to keep them apart. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
I am aware that this is bullying behavior because just 20 minutes ago one has started pecking and chasing the other non-stop. I know this is the first time it started because I frequent the area where they stay in the house (yes they are pets).
I have temporarily seperated them for now but I really need help figuring out how to solve this without culling or making the separation permanent.
I have been building them a large outside pen throughout the winter and plan to make it their permanent space starting this spring and I'm wondering if they will stop this if they have a large open space to be in.
Any ideas on what I can do? Other than the bullying they are inseparable and cant be without each other. I'd hate to keep them apart. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.