Sets ups for Chickens and Quail

[artvandolay]

Does anyone have setups they can share for how to keep chickens and quail together in the same yard - different coops? Also, can they free-range in the same yards?

Or you can share some links about people who do it with any pros/cons or tips for doing both.

TIA

 

[nuthatched]

You can't keep them together. Unless you mean on different sides of your yard in separate pens.

 

[artvandolay]

Yes, they would be in different coops/pens. I am not sure if they can free-range in the same yard though. Why or why not?

 

[aart]

Not sure quail can free range at all?
Might want to look at the quail forum for advice on that.
Do you already have either species?

 

[artvandolay]

Not sure quail can free range at all?
Might want to look at the quail forum for advice on that.
Do you already have either species?

They can if set up right. I am trying to figure that out.

https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/how-to-free-range-quail/

I have chickens but I am thinking of adding quail later.

I'll try that forum too! Thanks!

 

[The Birb King]

Yes, they would be in different coops/pens. I am not sure if they can free-range in the same yard though. Why or why not?

Quail can't really free range. They will not come back home like chickens will so they will probably get lost and die.

 

[artvandolay]

I don't know. Some people do apparently. I think there are some ways.

https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/how-to-free-range-quail/

 

[The Birb King]

I don't know. Some people do apparently. I think there are some ways.

https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/how-to-free-range-quail/

Hmm. Looks like it could work, but it probably takes a lot of effort and experience.

 

[Huntmaster]

I don't know. Some people do apparently. I think there are some ways.

https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/how-to-free-range-quail/

I think the very first sentence in that article pretty much says it all. (Most hobbyists and quail farmers are the first to tell you that raising quail free-range, in any sense of the word, is not a good idea.)

 

[artvandolay]

I think the very first sentence in that article pretty much says it all. (Most hobbyists and quail farmers are the first to tell you that raising quail free-range, in any sense of the word, is not a good idea.)

Ha ha, the second one says this: However, if you have your mind made up, and know nothing would make you, or your quail, happier than allowing them access to the world, read on for some tips to ensure your quail have the best odds of health and survival.

We can try I guess. If it doesn't work I would keep them in a large aviary or coop perhaps.