Hi, i am new to quail i decided i would try button quail first since there smaller than others and would be good starters. I have located a trio (one rooster and two hens) that i will be picking up next week and i need a list of things i need. List of things i have. 24x24 rabbit cage (raised 9inches off ground) Will use this for the quail at one point. three 24 inch long 1/2 inch diameter perches incase they want to roost (never had quail so if these are not needed let me know) A pop bottle waterer i have seen on many quail cages. Two feeding dishes (ceramic dish washer safe i will switch them out every day) A bag of low dust aspen wood shavings A half log hide ment for reptiles but i think it will fit two or three quail inside (going to be used as a nest box) And a 40long 24 high 16 deep aviary type cage (Indoors will be used during there first few weeks here and for any chicks i may hatch) I have no idea what type of feed i should buy please let me know i am compleatly new to quail.
i am guessing that you said the rabbit hutch is off the ground you plan on keeping them outside, i havn't heard alot of people keeping buttons outside, i guess you can as long as it doesn't get to cold/hot(not sure how well they respond) as far as feed, Gamebird Starter (commonly called GBS) 24% or higher will work
The hutch would be better for a colony quail (coturnix) than button quail. Button quail are monagamous and pair bond. They are also very small (3-3.25 inches) and don't do well with cold, therefore will need to be indoors (unless you have a heated aviary). As for food, Gamebird starter unmedicated of 24% or higher works for the first 6-8 weeks along with oyster shells. and then you can give them a maintenance or the gamebird starter mixed in with oyster shells and finch seed.
