The ways of the Quail.

That's exciting! I wish I had advice but I don't! Best Wishes!

I got 2 Texas A&M quail yesterday. I also have been researching for a few months before getting them. I am starting off very small as I'm am learning as I go. My husband also is not a big fan... yet. I can't blame him as our first hens haven't laid and I'm ready for more birds. I found that the internet and BYC was lacking a bit on the quail section. I too, want to know the ways of quails! I hope to follow and get some great advice/ideas.

Right now I have 5 chickens ( 2 buff orpingtons, 1 silkie, and 2 toublant polish chicks) 3 dogs (2 shelties and a toy aussie), and 2 quail.

My quail are 6 weeks old and one has laid since I have had them. Right now I am using a large bird cage. I have been using sand for bedding. They love it! It is also easy to pick up the poop. I scoop it up and out like kitty litter. I use it in my coop for my chickens and it works great so why not use my leftovers. They also like to dust bath so it's a win, win I think? I have branches added but they haven't use them that I saw. For the feed I purchased Manna Pro Gamebird/Showbird from tractor supply it has 24% protein but am looking for a different feed. If you are raising them for meat you will need a feed with more protein.

Here is a good link if you haven't checked it out already: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/housing-and-feeding-your-quail