Suitable for Quail?

The link you provided returns an "access denied" type of message. So, I'll try to answer your question by describing the housing that I'm using.

I raise Japanese Coturnix Quail in 2'x3' cages (the sort suitable for indoor pets with the deep plastic bottom for bedding), and I stack them two high with the bottom cage elevated off of the floor by a low, coffee-table type table. I use the space underneath to store extra grain that I've transferred into rubbermaid totes & more totes filled with first aid supplies, vitamins, minerals, etc. This size cage comfortably houses a dozen chicks, or up to six adults if I put in a make-shift second floor for their food and water (this works for the adults but chicks don't have the coordination to manage the climb). For fertility purposes, four or five adult birds (only one cock, the rest hens) is ideal.
 
If you only want to have a pair or a trio, it would work, with a few modifications, ( replace the 1" x 3.25" mesh wire with 1/2" HC. Rework the flooring so the droppings will fall to the ground, or have a tray to catch the droppings and spent feed).
It's usually easier/better to build your own, if you have the available cash and the construction skills.
 
If you only want to have a pair or a trio, it would work, with a few modifications, ( replace the 1" x 3.25" mesh wire with 1/2" HC. Rework the flooring so the droppings will fall to the ground, or have a tray to catch the droppings and spent feed).
It's usually easier/better to build your own, if you have the available cash and the construction skills.
Will wire floor hurt their feet? I should think about doing DIY. I don’t personally want a lot. 2-4 is good. lol
 
The link you provided returns an "access denied" type of message. So, I'll try to answer your question by describing the housing that I'm using.

I raise Japanese Coturnix Quail in 2'x3' cages (the sort suitable for indoor pets with the deep plastic bottom for bedding), and I stack them two high with the bottom cage elevated off of the floor by a low, coffee-table type table. I use the space underneath to store extra grain that I've transferred into rubbermaid totes & more totes filled with first aid supplies, vitamins, minerals, etc. This size cage comfortably houses a dozen chicks, or up to six adults if I put in a make-shift second floor for their food and water (this works for the adults but chicks don't have the coordination to manage the climb). For fertility purposes, four or five adult birds (only one cock, the rest hens) is ideal.
That weird the link is not working.
Here are the pictures:
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  • Dimensions: 40.75 in. W x 24.75 in. D x 36 in. H
 
Will wire floor hurt their feet? I should think about doing DIY. I don’t personally want a lot. 2-4 is good. lol
It can if there are burrs on the wire. I coated mine with a rubber coating.
Here's a few pics of 1 of the pens I built.
9' x 3' x 16". Materials used: 1 sheet of 1/4" plywood, approx. 16 treated 2" x 2"s, 8 2" x 4"s treated boards, 1 roll 1" x 1/2" welded wire mesh, 1/2" HC for floor, 4 sheets of corrugated metal roofing, 2" roofing screws and other various decking screws, 1 gal of oil base paint. All wood was treated withThompsons water seal before painting, eventhough I used treated lumber. 2 coats on all the wood. Over engineering! ;)
Two separate compartments. Use as outdoor brooder but it will work for full time housing as well. Cost: ~$250

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It can if there are burrs on the wire. I coated mine with a rubber coating.
Here's a few pics of 1 of the pens I built.
9' x 3' x 16". Materials used: 1 sheet of 1/4" plywood, approx. 16 treated 2" x 2"s, 8 2" x 4"s treated boards, 1 roll 1" x 1/2" welded wire mesh, 1/2" HC for floor, 4 sheets of corrugated metal roofing, 2" roofing screws and other various decking screws, 1 gal of oil base paint. All wood was treated withThompsons water seal before painting, eventhough I used treated lumber. 2 coats on all the wood. Over engineering! ;)
Two separate compartments. Use as outdoor brooder but it will work for full time housing as well.

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Thank you for sharing your build! Super helpful! :)
 

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