Quail Toys [Light-hearted Thread]

[SavageChick]

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home, Quailsong. When you have the greenhouse and runs completed, I would love to see photos of them. Always looking for new ideas in the hopes that we might eventually be able to build in a larger space.

 

[Quailsong]

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home, Quailsong. When you have the greenhouse and runs completed, I would love to see photos of them. Always looking for new ideas in the hopes that we might eventually be able to build in a larger space.

Thanks! Actually, I was hoping on taking some pictures for you all of the 'before' set-up to let your ideas run wild with mine. I've never had quail before, so I'm adapting from what I know of chickens. I figure you guys could spot any issues or ideas that I might miss. So it may end up being a mix of a quail community's dream coop.^^

 

[TehLizardKing]

Congrats Quailsong! Also, it is a good idea to ask other people....I have had some revolutionary ideas from just asking around. Plz post the pics too...can't wait to see the masterpiece!

 

[Quailsong]

Congrats Quailsong! Also, it is a good idea to ask other people....I have had some revolutionary ideas from just asking around. Plz post the pics too...can't wait to see the masterpiece!

Thank you! I might have some 'before' pics in May for everyone to see. The big move won't be till July though! I'll make sure to start a new thread on it for my 'build' so that I can get everyone's ideas in.

 

[Quailsong]

I've an idea for a quail toy. Anyone want to try this out? (I got no quails yet!!)

Seed Ball - Get a screw-type hollow ball (like for dogs/cats) & drill 1-3 holes. Fill with seeds a bit smaller than the holes. As the quail peck the seeds that fall out, they'll move the ball & it will drop more seeds. They may run after it (esp if more than one) & get used to the idea that it gives treats.

For best results, use on firm ground with a hula-hoop, large cat ring bottom, or soft home-made ring (if indoors) to keep the ball from getting stuck in a corner.

 

[NerdyBirdy]

I've started the process of "clicker" training my button quail with a laser pointer. Basically, I turn on the light and then toss down a dried meal worm. They've picked up on it pretty quick so when they see the laser light they know to expect a meal worm. I hope to follow this up by conditioning some behaviors and using the light as a marker.

 

[Quailsong]

I've started the process of "clicker" training my button quail with a laser pointer. Basically, I turn on the light and then toss down a dried meal worm. They've picked up on it pretty quick so when they see the laser light they know to expect a meal worm. I hope to follow this up by conditioning some behaviors and using the light as a marker.

Sounds like a type of dog training I've seen before. That's a great strategy, I'd love to find out how it all works out with your quail. Let us know, please!

 

[NerdyBirdy]

Yup, it's exactly like what you've seen with dogs. It's called positive reinforcement training and I've used it successfully with a variety of bird species; this will be my first attempt with a ground bird though. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress!

 

[Quailsong]

Best of luck with that! I remember trying it on my pet rabbit I had a while back and she looked at me like "Psh, I'm not falling for that."
She was def the boss in the house.

 

[Quailsong]

Anyone thought of using a mini-swing? Sort of like a swinging roost for outdoor use. I've seen people use them for chickens before in the past, was curious if anyone did the same or for their quail.