Martin B Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Well here they are. 3 little beauties! I think I have 1 red breasted cock, 1 silver female and 1 fawn female. Correct me if I am wrong. Silver Female Red Breasted Cock and Fawn Hen Group shot They are in an indoor rabbit hutch for now, but I am going to get something like Suz's and they will live in the shed. They are in my room tonight as they've never been outside before and tonight is particuarlly nippy but I hope to have them outside soon. I really like them and I am trying to track down some more birds or some eggs. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Oh they are so lovely & cute! Could you keep quial in an eglu along with pekin bantams or not? & I know it's a silly question, but do the males make any noise? WOuld be nice to have quail & quail eggs & hatch some next Spring! Feel really emabarrased now, asking daft questions - but I blame it on the booze I have just consumed to help with the decorating we're doing! Hic!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 I can hold about 3 of these in my hand at the same time. So with Pekins No. The males make a little chirp but you can't tell it apart from any other garden bird. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 They are lovely Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 If I had quail, what would I need to keep them in? Do I keep them indoors or outdoors & are they a major responsibility? Could I take them on my caravan jaunts with me??? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Hi Emma, Here is a good website about keeping quail. www.alcesteraviaryandgardenbirds.co.uk I need to update it. I keep mine in rabbit hutches outside and that seems to do the job. Other people keep them in aviaries, but they're a bit more expensive. Ask away if you need to. I'm sure Lesley, Bronze and I will be able to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 We keep ours outside in a double-door aviary (about £200 ) - you could take them on holiday in a rabbit hutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 They are gorgeous Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have common quail and I have seen them kept successfully with pekins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have common quail and I have seen them kept successfully with pekins. Bad idea. I would not like to encourage this at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I agree with martin - while quail are often used in aviaries as 'floor clearing birds' to pick up all the spilt seed and thus discourage vermin, they don't mix well with chooks, who are very hierarchical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Martin - they are lovely. Do you keep them just as pets, or do you breed them or sell the eggs (or all of the above?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 Well I had a bit of a nightmare with these. They were so quick. 2 flew away and then when they did the next day the other one was dead! I am not keeping these again. I do breed quail and sell the fertile eggs and birds on. This year I am doing Jumbo Quail (meat), Italians and Japanese. http://www.martin-blyth.com My website will hopefully tell you a bit more, I don't have anything for sale at the moment so surely it can't be advertising? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 thanks Martin - the website is terrific (and not advertising at all - mainly informative ). all the best with your business activities and studies. Any particular University in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I'm sure Lesley, Bronze and I will be able to help you. I still dont have any though scarily I'm in the middle of sorting out my setup ready. Still need to decide what to go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
