Bald button Quail
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Bald button Quail
I have just aquired 2 button quails. One of each gender. The female is half plucked. When I asked about it the owner told me that it was because the male will hold onto the females feathers when breeding.
So far I haven't seen any fighting between the two. I've only had them for half a day. I'm just wondering how true the owners statement is. Does the male hold on that way to mate? I've never seen birds do that.
So far I haven't seen any fighting between the two. I've only had them for half a day. I'm just wondering how true the owners statement is. Does the male hold on that way to mate? I've never seen birds do that.
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Bad news. I went to check on my birds and the male quail was dead. I guess he couldn't handle the change in ownership. Weird thing is..I heard him crowing a few times this morning. He was in one of the over turned pots I had for them to hide in. She doesn't seem to be too scared of me. She is out walking around and eating just fine.
Dang.
Dang.
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Sorry to hear about you luck
Your male could have been sick or old age then add the stress with a move...
AS for holding the female by the feathers....No I have never seen a male hold down a female 2 mate ....
If the old owners had her in with allot males you could get feather plucking ...All the males horas the single female ....
Your male could have been sick or old age then add the stress with a move...
AS for holding the female by the feathers....No I have never seen a male hold down a female 2 mate ....
If the old owners had her in with allot males you could get feather plucking ...All the males horas the single female ....
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bald birdie
Yup, mine does too. In the more intense periods of mating the female is a bit bald! I tried to separate mine because I thought it was kind of abusing, but they both kept SCREAMING until I let them be together...
However, I am quite happy now because after having them for 2 years the female is starting to actually lay on the eggs, and right now they are having the 2:nd clutch of 2 chicks. They are together with the parents who are BOTH taking care of the chicks really well!
However, I am quite happy now because after having them for 2 years the female is starting to actually lay on the eggs, and right now they are having the 2:nd clutch of 2 chicks. They are together with the parents who are BOTH taking care of the chicks really well!
Finch nerd in Sweden, caring for Canary, Gouldian finch, Star finch, Owl finch, Parrot finch, Society finch, Grass finch, Fire finch, Sydney Waxbill & Button quail... so far.
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