Separation question.

[Lookingforbirdhelp]

I have 2 buttonquails (figured that out today lol). One was making a screeching noise, similar to a hawk. I desperately looked for the type of quail (success) and looked up quail calls. So, the shop owner said that the cocks ripped the back feathers off the hens. So, he chose their sex based on that. However, one of the quails I got was actually a cock who got into scraps with the other males in the cage and had some feathers lost. I'm wondering if I should keep the cock and hen together (they're young) or separate them until they're mature. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you with us in this poultry loving community.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. I would keep them together and monitor closely.

 

[N F C]

Hi, I've never raised quail so can't offer any tips. You can ask any quail questions that you have on this forum: Quail

Best wishes!

 

[Lookingforbirdhelp]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. I would keep them together and monitor closely.

Thanks for the helpful answer and warm welcome

 

[Az OEGB]

Welcome to BYC

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're happy to have you with us!

 

[Tookie]

Welcome! Glad you joined us.

Good luck with your quail!

 

[Fuchsia]

Welcome to BYC. Thanks for joining us.