prices? buy/sell buttons at swap meets?

[farmdude]

If I come across any button quail at any local swap meets this spring/summer, what is a reasonable price to pay for each? I don't want to get ripped off. Also if I end up with any extras,(that I recently hatched) I have no idea what to ask for them. They are not common up here in NE Wisconsin.

 

[Stellar]

I sell my pairs from $20 to $50 depending on the color variety...but I don't get any from swaps or meets since I have specific bloodlines in my birds. You can't really get "ripped off" with quail in my opinion. Everyone has their value they feel is right for them. Consider the cost of maintenance for the birds.

 

[farmdude]

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Good points and thank you for your reply. I guess i'll just wait and see. I've seen other types of quail sold for $2. each and are mainly used to train dogs for hunting. (which personally disgusts me)