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[Silkiechicken66]

So I bought a pair of quail, and for the life of me can’t remember what breed the guy said they were!

Here’s one, will try and get a photo of the other

 

[ashlierami]

So I bought a pair of quail, and for the life of me can’t remember what breed the guy said they were!

View attachment 1870053 Here’s one, will try and get a photo of the other

So pretty! Does the quail crow or make a loud noise? If so that's a male and there will be a white foam that comes from his vent. Females are more quiet and sometimes "sing" when they are looking for a mate. Looks like coturnix quail some have called them pharoah. I don't seem much speckles on the chest which would indicate male. Females usually have speckles covering the chest area whereas males have little to none.

 

[Silkiechicken66]

So pretty! Does the quail crow or make a loud noise? If so that's a male and there will be a white foam that comes from his vent. Females are more quiet and sometimes "sing" when they are looking for a mate. Looks like coturnix quail some have called them pharoah. I don't seem much speckles on the chest which would indicate male. Females usually have speckles covering the chest area whereas males have little to none.

This one is a male! He does crow, and has the foam.

Here is the supposed female. She looks way different than the male, I’m not sure if it’s cause it’s a girl or if different breed?

 

[ashlierami]

This one is a male! He does crow, and has the foam.

Here is the supposed female. She looks way different than the male, I’m not sure if it’s cause it’s a girl or if different breed?

I believe that is a female. She has a speckles chest and in my opinion her face is feminine compared to the other lol. If she's alone she may sing for her mate which indicates a female. It will be a chirp sorta like a loud cricket. How old are these ? Very pretty pair

 

[le_bwah]

The first bird is a Coturnix/Japanese quail, and the second is a different species (Bobwhite maybe?).

 

[Silkiechicken66]

I believe that is a female. She has a speckles chest and in my opinion her face is feminine compared to the other lol. If she's alone she may sing for her mate which indicates a female. It will be a chirp sorta like a loud cricket. How old are these ? Very pretty pair

Thank you! They are both 7 months.

 

[Silkiechicken66]

The first bird is a Coturnix/Japanese quail, and the second is a different species (Bobwhite maybe?).

Thank you!!

 

[Silkiechicken66]

Looked up bobwhite and she has the same build as this one!

 

[le_bwah]

You shouldn't keep them together—they each need birds of their own species to be safe and content. One way Coturnix live well is in a flock of multiple hens (>3) and a single male. As far as I know, bobwhite live in male-female pairs during breeding season and flock during the fall/winter. Either way, you'll need to find room for two species of bird or else re-home one. Hope it all works out!

 

[RUNuts]

Agree. First one is male coturnix. Need better pictures of the second one. Preferably of chest and of her standing.