Quail behavior question

[HobokenChickenEmergency]

I have 4- 3 wk old A&m's and 1- 4 wk old A&M (thanks to the guy I bought my chickens from). They have been doing this sort of "squat, look around, take a big hop across the cage" dance thing for about a week now. One starts it, then they all do it at the same time. It's hilarious! Dh and the kids and I could watch it for hours. Does anyone know what it means?

 

[monarc23]

they're happy that's how they play

even adults will do it

 

[HobokenChickenEmergency]

Happy? That is the cutest thing ever!

I was worried that they were bored or something. Like it's a repetitive behavior. I knew it couldn't be a mating dance quite yet (assuming that quail even dance. I know grouse and prairie chickens do). But happiness is great! It means my spoiling is paying off.