Janty Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 My son has been given 6 quail. Most of the poultry books have very little info. We have ordered a book but were wondering if anybody had any advise, tips, etc. to help us on our way. They are very sweet but totally batty. I know the usual that they try to drown themselves so we have a special water dispenser and that they take off like a harrier jump jet when frightened...which is useful when the man who gave them to us said that they would be alright kept in a rabbit hutch. Anyway, I have ordered them an aviary type cage which can be kept on grass which should make them happier. At the moment they live in the hutch at night with lots of straw and during the day they have a huge run to roam around in. Further advice would be most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Check out this forum http://coturnixcorneruk.forumotion.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 You're right - they are total nutters! Get Katie Thear's book, Keeping Quail - it's very informative if a little dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 how are they getting on? i have my quail in a hutch with the guinea pig. they eat mixed corn, layers pellets and guinea pig food! they need water (which you said you had taken care of) they also love millet sticks that budgies eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 how are they getting on?i have my quail in a hutch with the guinea pig. they eat mixed corn, layers pellets and guinea pig food! they need water (which you said you had taken care of) they also love millet sticks that budgies eat. With the guinea pig! Do they get on all right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Was it you with the picture in Practical Poultry this month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 If possible, put mesh down underneath the new aviary if it hasn't got a mesh floor. We had a problem with rats treating ours as a take-away each evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 If possible, put mesh down underneath the new aviary if it hasn't got a mesh floor. We had a problem with rats treating ours as a take-away each evening Quail in a basket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 With the guinea pig! Do they get on all right? Yes the guinea pig and the quail get on fine! At the farm i work at they have guinea pigs,2 chickens,2 rabbits and a golden pheasant and quail all in together and there has never been a problem! Quail are really nice pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
