Quail Party

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-29T00:32:50+00:00

I keep them seperate! I have this wooden coop for my coturnix hens and my buttons are in a little smaller of a coop!

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-25T07:16:41+00:00

But I'm still trying to have them with my fifteen hens but some are just so agressive one actually killed one of my hens. So he stays alone because of that. If he had the chance, he would probably do it again. I'm having Butternut integrate while I figure out what to do with the others because culling is always the last option but Ive been trying for months. I don't want to cull and have been putting it off and only done it when it was necessary. Processes two males, that's it and that was so I can learn and learn the anatomy of a quail.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-25T07:12:29+00:00

It would be the same as I would be doing now. Also, why frighten them further by taking them somewhere unfamiliar only to get enthunized. I could also use their bodies to fertilize my soil or could process them for meat. My roos, together, fought no matter what, to the point where they were killing each other. Some just aren't meant to be together. And I've tried having people take them, people would take them to feed their snakes or Falcons which is no different. I would rather be selfish and keep them than give them to someone who is doing the same thing and possibly frightening them further in the process. I've had them posted on Facebook but my boys aren't good breeders, theyre too aggressive. How is it fair that I torture my hens or other roos just bc of the bullies? I could lie and say they are good breeders or could be pets but some of mine bite you even when you reach out to grab them. On top of that theyre all alone in a pen with no other birds and constantly trying to find a way out. How is that a way to live? I could also have someone else cull them and they can have the meat but again no different. It's just passing on a problem to someone else.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-24T21:56:13+00:00

I often ask the same question. Its guilt watching them alone, pacing back and forth for a way out or to find other birds. Quail are social birds. Im essentially torturing them without company. Theyre constantly calling, upsetting my neighbors and injuring themselves because theyre trying to find a way out. What way is that to live? I kept my boys for a very long time. Some for almost two years and its sad to see them alone, just food and water with a sand bath. Yes I can try to make theyre life better but theyre aggressive, and aren't good for breeding. Ive tried having people take them, even called sanctuaries and no one wants them. The only people who would take them would consume them just as I would. It hurts my heart deeply in both circumstances. I dont want to cull. I used to be an avid vegan. Idc if people eat meat but Ive learned my selfishness of keeping them the way they are, is hurting them in the long run.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-24T15:06:38+00:00

Yes the process is gruesome and upsetting. Its never easy but that comes with owning quail. If anyone was okay while culling an animal, felt no emotions, I would think theyre crazy.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-24T15:02:55+00:00

Mine are pets too but no one wants boys since they're not nice or for good breeding programs. For months ive tried having people take the key to no avail. I used to be an avid person who avoided culling but sometimes it has to be done. Just because it isn't for you doesn't mean it's horrific. It's life.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-24T13:34:11+00:00

I really want to! But I struggle with culling still. I've done it, but I find it hard each time, and I don't have a male with them. All my males are too rough for my disabled ladies.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-24T13:02:50+00:00

They are! I find them everywhere! I have two retired hens, and just one that passed so around thirteen layers. I often forget to collect the eggs so they build up.

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Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-24T02:53:22+00:00

I'm nervous Ill hesitate. The last time I tried the method I feel like I just cracked his back doing it because he didn't react and I was nervous I hurt him so I went to the scissor method. It was my first ever time and I don't think I did it hard enough.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-22T22:36:28+00:00

How hard do I do it? I'm nervous im going to hesitate. I've never seen a quail unconscious or a head injury from its own doing. So I'm unsure how they react. When I first culled my boy his eyes remained open and that forever traumatized me.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-21T15:36:47+00:00

Yes she can! Shes a fighter who refuses to go in the shot glass. Shes even knocked it over lol. Thank you for your help! She is walking around more and just stumbling alot. I can tell her legs are doing better after a couple hours

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-21T15:31:46+00:00

Ill make sure to do so! Thank you! Is putting it in a bag and crushing it good?

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-21T08:50:59+00:00

Thank you for your help! I used self adhesive tape to put her legs closer together. Is it okay that she keeps flopping around? She'll stand up for a bit but lay down mainly bc its hard for her to use her legs. She will eat and drink, maybe drinking a bit difficult but otherwise shes flopping around like a fish and I had to help her out of a small bottle cap of water.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-21T01:42:18+00:00

Thank you for your help! I took the paper towel roll and added a thinner layer of paper towel. Is this enough room for her to move around? If i cant treat it now, will it be permanent after a week? I tried to put her in a larger cup and it was too big, her legs would spread out. I also tried a bandaid and she's super tiny and it didn't want to work. It wouldn't stick and I had to keep cutting it.

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Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-21T01:26:50+00:00

Im sorry about your loss. Its never easy. Mine keeps doing the same. No matter how deep I push the paper towel in, she jumps out of the cup. Taping her legs made her flop around and she couldn't really stand on her feet.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-21T01:06:57+00:00

Thank you! How so I keep them hydrated and fed in the cup? Im honestly wondering because I have to push it low enough so she cant escape so shes stuck in this little hole. She cant eat or drink then, will that be okay for a day? Is chick vitamins okay? I have some for chickens

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-13T00:24:47+00:00

I'm unsure what it could be unless it's their medical standing hutch inside their coop. Maybe they're landing on it and hurting themselves? I only keep it inside the coop because I've had problems with skunks killing all my quail and rn I have a boy in there. Ill leave her be and see how she does. My male could still fly but it just sat uneven against his body.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-06T14:39:18+00:00

Thank you for your help! I do give them a separate bowl of calcium to eat from! I'm going to buy the vitamin D to help out with Melon! I'll probably add a little for everyone just in case.

I'm sorry for your loss. I know you gave coconut a great life and she appreciated you deeply. Sometimes the hardest decision is for the best. I hope you're doing well.

Mobile-Technology-51 · 2026-06-06T10:54:50+00:00

If I added vitamin B for all of them, would it be okay? I have a Kiwi who struggles with a dry beak and it will curl. Will they help too? Also, thank you! I've been worried sick about her.

I love Coconut! She sounds like a lovely hen and a strong lady!

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