Which Sand?

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

I've done a lot of reading on whether or not I should be using sand as a flooring for quail, and decided I am at least going to try it. I plan to use it under a layer of coco coir.
Now I am trying to figure out what sand to get, from what I am gathering I need as coarse as I can get? Is either of these two suitable?
https://www.bunnings.com.au/bastion-20kg-river-sand_p0760538
https://www.bunnings.com.au/20kg-bag-of-white-brickies-sand_p0760530
Thanks in advance!

 

[cavemanrich]

Either one will work, But I would opt for the river sand.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[Nabiki]

I agree with @cavemanrich . Either will work, but I, too, would choose the river sand.

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

Hello! Wanted to say thanks for the thoughts!
When I went to get the sand I couldn't get the river sand so I got this Coarse Sand. I've now finished the flooring, there's a few more thing for me to add (potted plants and more hides at some point), but I hope to move them in tomorrow.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

That looks awesome!

 

[Nabiki]

That looks fantastic. Once you get those hiding places in, you are going to have some very happy birds.

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

That looks awesome!

Thank you! I am hoping it'll look even better when I add the plants

That looks fantastic. Once you get those hiding places in, you are going to have some very happy birds.

Thank you! My current quail are really just my pets basically, so I really wanted a fun and interesting space for them.

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

That looks fantastic. Once you get those hiding places in, you are going to have some very happy birds.

On the topic of hides I thought I might ask here.
Do you think these could make suitable hides? Like if I turn them upside down and cut an opening in it or something?
I like experimenting with different things and saw these the other day when I was shopping and got curious.

 

[Nabiki]

On the topic of hides I thought I might ask here.
Do you think these could make suitable hides? Like if I turn them upside down and cut an opening in it or something?
I like experimenting with different things and saw these the other day when I was shopping and got curious.

Those would work fine. Put two holes in each. That way, if a bird retreats to it and gets followed, they can still escape. They seem to like having more than one way in and out.

You can use just about anything as a hiding spot. Cardboard boxes, dollar store baskets, etc. Aesthetics are entirely up to you.

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

Those would work fine. Put two holes in each. That way, if a bird retreats to it and gets followed, they can still escape. They seem to like having more than one way in and out.

You can use just about anything as a hiding spot. Cardboard boxes, dollar store baskets, etc. Aesthetics are entirely up to you.

That good to know about having multiple entries/exits. I knew that was recommended for Guinea pigs and did wonder if the same applied.
I have decided to use the cardboard boxes that the feeders came in as temporary hides, I can swap them out for something nicer looking later