How much do you really know about quail? 8 questions — learn as you go!
📚 What you learned about quail
How young can a quail start laying eggs?✅ At about six weeks oldQuail can start laying eggs at just six weeks old.
Why should a quail's pen have a soft or low ceiling?✅ So they don't bonk their heads when they leap upStartled quail leap straight up, so a low or soft ceiling protects their heads.
About how long do pet quail usually live?✅ 2 to 4 yearsQuail are shorter-lived than chickens, usually 2 to 4 years.
What food is best for quail?✅ High-protein game-bird feedQuail need a high-protein game-bird feed, plus grit and water.
What are quail like to keep as pets?✅ Quiet and a bit shyQuail are quiet, flighty little birds that startle easily.
What is the best way to be around quail?✅ Move slowly and calmly, mostly hands-offQuail spook easily, so move slowly and watch more than you hold.
How do quail compare to chickens in size?✅ Quail are much smallerQuail are tiny — they fit in spaces where chickens can't.
What cute feature does the California quail have?✅ A curl of feathers that bobs off its headCalifornia quail have a bobbing plume of feathers on their head.
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