Quail Quiz

How much do you really know about quail? 8 questions โ€” learn as you go!

๐Ÿ“– Read all 8 quail quiz questions and answers
  1. How young can a quail start laying eggs?โœ… At about six weeks oldQuail can start laying eggs at just six weeks old.
  2. Why should a quail's pen have a soft or low ceiling?โœ… So they don't bonk their heads when they leap upStartled quail leap straight up, so a low or soft ceiling protects their heads.
  3. About how long do pet quail usually live?โœ… 2 to 4 yearsQuail are shorter-lived than chickens, usually 2 to 4 years.
  4. What food is best for quail?โœ… High-protein game-bird feedQuail need a high-protein game-bird feed, plus grit and water.
  5. What are quail like to keep as pets?โœ… Quiet and a bit shyQuail are quiet, flighty little birds that startle easily.
  6. What is the best way to be around quail?โœ… Move slowly and calmly, mostly hands-offQuail spook easily, so move slowly and watch more than you hold.
  7. How do quail compare to chickens in size?โœ… Quail are much smallerQuail are tiny โ€” they fit in spaces where chickens can't.
  8. What cute feature does the California quail have?โœ… A curl of feathers that bobs off its headCalifornia quail have a bobbing plume of feathers on their head.