Are quails roght for me

[Fraza]

So I’m thinking of getting quail Chinese as I’ve been told they are good with finches first off will they definetly not attack my birds because these are more important than the quail ?

Are they as easy to look after ?

And what’s their general things they do ?

Thanks

[Flight Feathers]

They just peck around on the ground and (obviously) run away from you if you’re anywhere near them.. They like having sand baths (or seed baths). Mine have never hurt my birds even when the zebra finches go and sit right amongst their nest of eggs! And a breeder I know has had one of her baby zebs get raised by a chinese quail! I’ve never had a problem with any of my 7 Chinese quail hurting my finches. I have had a little aggression when introducing new Chinese quail to already paired off Chinese quail but after slowly introducing them they ended up becoming a big happy family.

[Flight Feathers]

They are very easy to look after. All they need is food and water and somewhere sheltered for them to sleep at night or to get out of the rain (if your aviary gets wet) They also like to have a little bit of undergrowth or little places where they can hide. Tunnels are good too.

[Fraza]

Flight Feathers okay that’s alright hen do they jump or out like jump up onto perches

[Fraza]

And thanks for all your help about these Flight Feathers I just want atleast two opinions so I’m definetly sure

[Flight Feathers]

Flight Feathers okay that’s alright hen do they jump or out like jump up onto perches

Yes they do flap straight up when they get scared and sometimes hit their heads on the aviary roof. . Only they do sometimes get quite bad cuts.

[Fraza]

Flight Feathers Ohright okay I’ll try and have a look then when I extend it abit and see if they’re is enough room in there

[Lovemyfinches]

I have 2 quails in my aviary. They have never been aggressive towards my birds and seem to love running around the bottom of aviary they are fun to watch

[Fraza]

Lovemyfinches okay thankyou I’m getting more confident now

[debbie276]

Only negative I've heard is that they will attack any chicks that hit the floor. Of course if it's not a breeding aviary then you wouldn't have anything to worry about.
good luck

[Fraza]

debbie276 well Yh it’s a breeding aviary of many species so no I don’t want to risk it that’s why I’m asking for advice I might leave it until I extend my aviary on the outside I’m only extending the inside double the size in few weeks then few months when I do the outside I might get some


Thanks for ur help

[Flight Feathers]

Only negative I've heard is that they will attack any chicks that hit the floor. Of course if it's not a breeding aviary then you wouldn't have anything to worry about.
good luck

Really???? I have baby finches on the ground all the time! As I said a breeder I know had one of her baby finches raises by a chinese quail! I’ve never had any problems with them. I find them very peaceful with finches. I’ve got 7 aswell.

[Flight Feathers]

Only negative I've heard is that they will attack any chicks that hit the floor. Of course if it's not a breeding aviary then you wouldn't have anything to worry about.
good luck

Really???? I have baby finches on the ground all the time! As I said a breeder I know had one of her baby finches raises by a chinese quail! I’ve never had any problems with them. I find them very peaceful with finches. I’ve got 7 aswell.

The quail walk around the baby finches too but would never attack them.

[Fraza]

Flight Feathers Yh well I might get two when I have my aviary larger
Thanks for help

[Lovemyfinches]

I have had babies fledge and never had a problem with them attacking babies in the 2 years I have had quail in the bottom of my aviary