Omlet or Formex coop for quail?

[RollinWithTheStones]

Would something similar to the Eglu Go by Omlet or Snaplock by Formex be okay for bobwhite quail?

Thinking of doing a 12ft long, by 8ft wide, and 6ft tall run and just placing the coop in it. Then putting some fallen logs and other stuff in there for them to play and hide in.

 

[Nabiki]

From what I've seen of them, you will need to put 1/2" hardware cloth all around the run. The gaps are rather large and the quail might get out, and predators will definitely get in or reach through to grab quail.

 

[RollinWithTheStones]

We would be making the run, not buying one that matches those coops. So we will be using 1/4 inch hardwire cloth for that on all sides for protection.

 

[Nabiki]

I can't remember, do they have ramps? Quail are ground birds, so they may or may not use ramps. If they can be set up on the ground, that would work best for them.

Edit: If you're going to build the run, you may as well forget paying for the expensive coop and just cover one end of the run to keep it free of wind, rain and sun, and put in small shelters. That will make the quail quite happy.

 

[RollinWithTheStones]

It's a used coop so will not be cheaper than building, plus I have to have the ability to build big projects and medically I don't.

 

[thecatumbrella]

You can set the Eglu Go on the ground and remove the roost rack. Eglus do tend to get really hot in the sun. Are you able to keep it shaded all day in the run?