kentuckyfried Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I bought a pair of quail yesterday- coturnix japonica. I expected them to be flighty and skittish, which one is (doesn't like being handled at all) but the other seems really tame, and will sit on my lap and make funny noises, like purring. Is this normal? I don't think they have been handled much (from a large garden centre chain that also sells chickens) but this one is very friendly, which is a very very pleasant surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloss-Hen Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Ahhh that's really sweet well I guess the quail have been seeing people pretty much all of his/her life and he just had a good experience I'm not a quail expert but that's my theory enjoy your quail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrietrose Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 i used to keep quail , some were definitely friendlier than others, usually the food orientated greedy ones ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kentuckyfried Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Rosie is still the tamest quail I have had by a mile. She is now a year and a bit old, and has been part of a flock for a good 6 months, but still runs to me if she sees me, and often comes out for snuggles Most of the flock are being dispatched this week to have as part of Christmas lunch, but Rosie and a couple of friends will be saved. I am hoping to move them to my friends smallholding in the spring- that way she won't be eaten, and can live out her days in an aviary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
