Things quail can&can't eat?

[Ravenlover]

can a button quail they eat oranges or orange peel? Also thread for u all to ask can&cant eat questions that experienced people will help us with

 

[Kale the Quail]

can a button quail they eat oranges or orange peel? Also thread for u all to ask can&cant eat questions that experienced people will help us with

I've never tried orange, but I'm pretty sure they can't. unless Buttons are different than coturnix. @Nabiki

 

[Nabiki]

Citrus wouldn't be a good choice. It's pretty acidic, so I'm not sure how they would do. The good thing is, quail will generally not eat anything that is toxic to them.

 

[Ravenlover]

Awesome fact to know o.o/ i hear they love peanuts is this true? . busted pruning lol

 

[Kale the Quail]

Awesome fact to know o.o/ i hear they love peanuts is this true? . busted pruning lol

I crush peanuts for my birds sometimes.

 

[Ravenlover]

Ah also forgot what age can i start snacks besides boiled egg and normal food

 

[Kale the Quail]

Ah also forgot what age can i start snacks besides boiled egg and normal food

I start giving treats when they're about 4-5 weeks.

 

[Ravenlover]

I start giving treats when they're about 4-5 weeks.

16 days old so far tsk got to wait

 

[MageofMist]

Awesome fact to know o.o/ i hear they love peanuts is this true? . busted pruning lol

Adorable bab!
Also quail adore peanuts, Scrappy can hoover them up like nothing. XD

 

[MageofMist]

Lulu: "Is it safe?"
Scrappy: "Mmmf, no, the bowl will eat you." Stuffing his beak with mashed peas