What kind of birds are these?

[nouveauchick]

Hi there! My friend got me these two birds for my birthday. He knows I have chickens and he thought I would like them. He has no idea what they are just that they will fly away and they lay eggs (which really narrows it down in the bird world) Anyone know what they are? Thanks so much!

 

[micah O]

those are defiantly quail

 

[nouveauchick]

I thought maybe they could be baby guinea fowl? If they are quail, how old are they? I just searched for quail on these boards and discovered a war zone when it comes to keeping them with chickens. I have no idea what to do with quail. I'm guessing they won't stay in my yard if I let them out of their coop.

 

[birdlady2u]

Looks like courtnix quail.

 

[micah O]

and htey will lay eggs

 

[nouveauchick]

Great! Thanks so much! So now I just need to figure out what I'm going to do with them

They are very docile and sweet. I'm going to build them a little run to live in!