Quail Coop Question

[kurby22]

Hi there!

I am incubating some Coturnix quail for the first time, and am not sure how many I will even hatch, but in order to be ready, I went out and got something before reading how unlikely it is that the quail will use the ramp that goes up to the top level. It has a door that can be closed so I could use the upper area and lower area as two separate cages essentially. Is this worth pursuing? Or with some work is it possible I could teach them to use both levels?

Thanks for any insights!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

@Nabiki

 

[Nabiki]

You'd be better off turning each level into a separate habitat. They're going to need at least 1 square foot/bird. Remember to subtract space taken up by feeders, waterers, etc. Provide something for them to hide in and dirt baths.

 

[Snoriko]

My quail use their ramp very well and figured it out quickly.

 

[kurby22]

My quail use their ramp very well and figured it out quickly.

I moved them out last week and they were using the ramp within 10 mins of being in the coop. They sort of use it as their safe space when I am in the coop to feed or change out water. I was so happy that they seemed totally fine with it! The nice part is that I can corral them on a level and shut the door to the ramp and clean one level without worrying about them escaping! It's worked out well