![]() ![]() It is recommended that no less than 24% protein is given to them during their breeding season and when chicks are growing or molting. Due to their small size and high metabolism, these quails require a very high protein base feed. It is imperative to provide the highest quality feed in order to achieve success in raising these precious quails. If interested please shoot me an email at nutrition is key to keeping, breeding and raising Chinese Blue Breasted Quails. It houses 3 pairs of button quail and comes with three pull-out metal pans for easy cleaning. We sell a wonderful cage that meets the minimum requirements for a pair of CBBQ's and it holds up to three pairs. This will not only help the bird walk comfortably but will absorb liquids, urine and keep the habitat clean. (Imagine a human standing on rocks all day and night) Soft bedding such as fine pine shavings should be placed at the bottom of the cage. It does hurt their little feet and can cause tremendous pain. These little birds have lots nerves at the bottom of their feet (moreless like humans do) and therefore their cages should not include a wire mesh on the bottom of the cage. They should have a cage not smaller than 16" x 11" x 11". CBBQ should only be kept in pairs as that is their nature. They will pluck, fight, chase one another and even death may occur. Surely, they can be kept in groups for a short time before disaster strikes. They can be very territorial and will cause damage to other intruders in their territory. CBBQs are monogamous (they live in pairs of one male and one female). One of the most misunderstood topics of the CBBQ is housing. Send me an email at with your request and I will send you a paypal invoice where you can pay with a credit card. I strongly advise anyone who is serious about these Quails, to get the book. However, there is a tremendous book called A closer look at "Button Quail" that is a must for everyone who keeps quails or would like to turn their hobby into a business. ![]() Before we go into details, I'd like to say that this page will teach you the basics on how to keep CBBQ (Chinese Blue Breasted Quails or "Buttons"). These little quails have been misunderstood for decades and it is my desire to educate anyone who is willing to learn about these little Quails. This is why it is critical that we care for them to the best of our ability. Humans or dogs and managed properly, can be expected to flush and fly similar to native quail.Our birds depend on us to survive. Quail brooded and reared in an isolated environment until adulthood, void of exposure to Starters are available during the summer months.Īdult birds (16 weeks old) available after September 1st. Insect’s make up a very large percent of the bobwhites diet in the summer months so releasing them at this young age into the wild in the proper environment provides them their greatest chance for survival and a successful fall harvest. We don’t recommend continuous use of feeders because studies have shown that this attracts predators, especially birds of prey. They will quickly learn how to locate food for themselves. ![]() These younger birds are at their optimum age for the landowner who wants to restock wild coverts due to previous poor wild hatches or simply because they desire more quail than nature has been providing.Īssuming quality habitat is available (this a must!) Started (stocker) birds are eight weeks old. ![]()
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