Quail and Cold

[manybirds]

Does anybody have quail, and if so how do they handle the cold? I got coturnix this past spring and we live in northern wisconsin so it gets cold. So far it's gotten to freezing and they where fine but we reach -20 here sometimes in the winter. I do have a heated shed they can go in if they can't.

 

[chiques chicks]

I've kept bobwhite outside, but sheltered in Pennsylvania. Not quite as cold. I know someone who keeps cots here the same way. Temps drop to near zero, but rarely less than -10.

My thoughts on heat for animals generally leans toward not providing it. If for some reason the heat fails, the animals will not be able to handle the cold.. I concentrate on dry, draft free and ventilated.

Check the threads on backyard chickens, I'm sure it's been discussed there.

 

[Hens and Roos]

we had quail for awhile, we housed them in our shop which is heated and secure. I would think if you can provide dry, out of the elements that would help. The guy we got ours from had them in his house garage.

 

[Ferguson K]

As log as they are dry and out of the wind, they will be fine. Give them hay and shavings. Change it often. They'll be fine.

I don't recommend heating them. If the heat fails they'll die.

 

[Poka_Doodle]

I have had Quail Antwarp Belgiuns for what it is worth and something happenes to them

 

[manybirds]

I have them outside now and so far so good