Quails ‘purring’

[Birds1243]

why do quails make a purring noise? I’ve noticed it several times if I walk past them too. Is this normal? What does this mean? (I have 3 girls and usually on 2 of them do this)

 

[Birds1243]

I found this YouTube video. It sounds exactly like this. Sometimes slightly louder
Purring

 

[Susan Skylark]

I’m still fairly new at this but it seems to mean they feel content, safe, and happy? Mine do when they’re chilling out and have decided you aren’t going to eat them at the moment. Sort of a sign to the covey that things are good.

 

[007Sean]

Something has got it's attention! That's a sound they make when unsure or are anxious about some object, person, or another animal. Almost as if it 'froze' while making the sound...built in instinct to signal to other birds in the covey that a hawk or cat or some other predator is around.
Eventhough, it's in your home, something is 'setting' it off.

 

[Birds1243]

I’m still fairly new at this but it seems to mean they feel content, safe, and happy? Mine do when they’re chilling out and have decided you aren’t going to eat them at the moment. Sort of a sign to the covey that things are good.

I did think this but sometimes if they are on the floor and I go to pick them up they make this noise sometimes and back away. So I’m wondering could it be a danger/threat call? But it’s weird because they have a very close friendship with me and we always chill together

 

[Nabiki]

I did think this but sometimes if they are on the floor and I go to pick them up they make this noise sometimes and back away. So I’m wondering could it be a danger/threat call? But it’s weird because they have a very close friendship with me and we always chill together

They're still small prey animals, and you are very, very large compared to them.

 

[Birds1243]

Something has got it's attention! That's a sound they make when unsure or are anxious about some object, person, or another animal. Almost as if it 'froze' whie making the sound...built in instinct to signal to other birds in the covey that a hawk or cat or some other predator is around.
Eventhough, it's in your home, something is 'setting' it off.

Ah so it’s a danger or threat call. I’ve heard it a few times when no one is around them too. (That video isn’t mine but it does sound like that) Is this a normal instinct or should I be concerned?

 

[Nabiki]

It's normal. Do they have plenty of hiding places? That will help them feel more secure.

 

[Gigachad poultry]

why do quails make a purring noise? I’ve noticed it several times if I walk past them too. Is this normal? What does this mean? (I have 3 girls and usually on 2 of them do this)

Chickens and other birds do it too! My quail do it when they hear me entering their aviary or if they hear something that gets their attention. They do it to show that they are alert due to something in their surroundings or something has made them unsure or 'on guard" like a hawk or crow call. I call it their "broadcasting call" as it kinda tells other to be on alert and pat more attention to their surroundings

 

[Birds1243]

Chickens and other birds do it too! My quail do it when they hear me entering their aviary or if they hear something that gets their attention. They do it to show that they are alert due to something in their surroundings or something has made them unsure or 'on guard" like a hawk or crow call. I call it their "broadcasting call" as it kinda tells other to be on alert and pat more attention to their surroundings

Thanks for all the help from everyone. That’s makes a lot more sense. Love learning new stuff about them