rabbits and quail

Dave760 · Nov 30, 2015

hi all I am just starting to raise meat rabbits and I want to raise quail also can these be raised in the same out building they have their own cages and will be separated across the building from each other or do I need to keep them farther apart

BlessedWithGoats · Nov 30, 2015

Hello Dave760! Welcome to BYH!
Tagging some people that might be able to answer your question: @Samantha drawz @Bunnylady @Hens and Roos @LukeMeister

frustratedearthmother · Nov 30, 2015

I'm not an expert on rabbits - but I have raised plenty of quail. Right off the top of my head I can't think of any reason why you couldn't have them in the same building as long as there's good ventilation. Maybe others with more rabbit experience will chime in.

Oh---and WELCOME!

Latestarter · Nov 30, 2015

Hey there @Dave760, greetings from the front range in Colorado! :frow

! I've seen all kinds of info on quail over on the sister site; BackYardChickens.com, but not much rabbit stuff over there. Just the reverse here go figure? I have a neighbor who raises both quail and rabbits in the same shed type bldg. The quail take up very little space actually. From what I've seen, it shouldn't be an issue... Good luck and great to have you here with us! Lots of info and great folks!

Poka_Doodle · Nov 30, 2015

Welcome from the Goldy Show Hens. @Samantha drawz could probably answer this on a typical day but might take some time due to her puppies.

Bunnylady · Dec 1, 2015

Welcome to the forum! :frow

I can't think of any reason not to have rabbits and quail under the same roof. I have rabbits and chickens right next to each other, and Heaven knows, quail are quieter than chickens!

Hens and Roos · Dec 1, 2015

We had quail for awhile and they were housed right next to our rabbits with no issues. I did read about not wanting to house quail by chickens, apparently there is something that chickens carry that can kill quail(you would need to look this up as I can't remember what it was)

Good luck with your rabbits and quail- what types are you looking to get?

chiques chicks · Dec 1, 2015

I've had rabbits and chickens in the same building as well. No issue. I don't believe quail would be any different.

Bossroo · Dec 1, 2015

I would say it depends on the type of quail ... coturnix have been domensticated for many years while other types just may be too flighty from other activities while carring for the rabbits . I would also stay away from tall cages as quil naturally suddenly go up- up- and away in flight at the slightest hint of danger and will break their necks if they can build up enough speed in a matter of inches before reaching the top of the cage.

samssimonsays · Dec 1, 2015

The only issue would be possibly coccidiosis if any are infected and the spores are able to cross contaminate to the pens . It hasn't happened often that I know of but I've heard of several cases of it. Otherwise there really is no reason it can't be done that I know of.

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