Quail and Sod

[Bigfishbobby]

Just curious…my quail are in a pen with a wire floor. Is there any reason I shouldn’t or couldn’t put a 12x12 piece of sod or two in the pen for them to enjoy some grass? I guess I’m worried about chemicals or insecticides that may hurt them, but would love to give them something to play on/in.

 

[Nabiki]

They'll kill the grass, but as long as there aren't any chemicals or insecticides, they'll have fun doing it.

 

[Bigfishbobby]

I guess that’s the million dollar question. Has anyone done it, and are there chemicals and insecticides in Lowe’s or Home Depot sod? I don’t care if they kill it as long as it’s a treat for them.

 

[Nabiki]

I just checked out Home Depot, and they sell sod pods that say they're fully rooted, but there is no mention of fertilizers or chemicals. I would think they would be good.

 

[tlcmurphy]

Can you dig up a chunk of your yard somewhere inconspicuous?

 

[Bigfishbobby]

I’d love to but I live in the Cherokee National Forest and we are covered in trees. There isn’t much grass to speak of.