Attention to this content about How to raise quails on the balcony If apartments are good for humans, dogs, cats, rabbits, fish and exotic birds, why not quail? I know, they are not pets, but they can be pleasant and discreet companions, but above all a daily source of fresh and low-maintenance eggs.
You need a small, easy to clean and well ventilated space, with little time to spare, to feed laying quails and… you might even like it. If you want to start raising quail, spring or summer are the best times to start. And if you don’t plan to expand, it would be best to directly purchase the chicken quail that will produce the eggs. They can lay eggs even 10 months a year, continuously.
Compared to chickens, quail produce larger eggs for their size, lay more often and require less feed for the same amount of production. And luckily for apartment dwellers, they do well even in smaller spaces. In nature, quails are birds that live on the ground: they spend their days searching for food among fallen leaves, remaining hidden (in dense vegetation) from predators and preferring to move away rather than fly.
They need limited spaces
Domestic quail are perfectly happy in a cage with straw bedding to hide in, trays to dust in, and fresh leaves to clean off insects. They can be kept in a rabbit cage or in boxes specially made for them, the only modification is to slope the bottom slightly so that the eggs roll to one side for easy collection. The cage or aviary must be installed on the floor and its shape must be rectangular. A lock is needed, and to insulate the walls you can lay plywood.
Birds should stay in ventilated rooms, but not in drafts and not at high altitudes. If you set up shelters for them to hide in, they will be very happy. The best place to arrange an aviary is a balcony, where it is easy to ventilate the air and clean the cells. The temperature should be at least 18°C at any time of the year. In winter it is possible to reach this temperature with the help of special lamps and bird heaters. Daily ventilation of the enclosure eliminates drafts that harm the bird.
Quail are sensitive to light and their cages cannot be placed in the sun. Bright light is very stressful and has the effect of decreasing egg production in females.
They don’t like noise
Quails are very quiet. They make happy chirps when given straw, sand or fresh leaves to play with. The males «crow», but they do not resemble the loud call of the rooster. All in all, these birds make a noise similar to the buzz of busy bees, a noise that takes some getting used to.
Quail don’t like loud noise. It stresses them out and they end up breaking eggs. They do not like human company more than necessary for maintenance, or hearing the noise of the vacuum cleaner or washing machine.
I don’t stink (too bad)
Quails themselves do not smell, only their droppings or special food. If you continue to pick up trash, change food, and keep the space clean and washed, you won’t have an unbearable odor in your home. It will still be a permanent noise, it’s normal, they’re just birds that constantly peck. It also depends on the number of quails, if there are few it will be like having parrots or finches. If you let waste pile up, you could have a bacteria bomb in your home, as it is a breeding ground for their rapid growth. Keep a tray underneath to catch small dried droppings and any food scraps that you can compost, great for the vegetable garden.
The benefits of quail eggs
A quail egg is rich in vitamins and minerals and its nutritional value is three to four times that of a chicken egg. Regular consumption of quail eggs helps fight some diseases and does not cause allergies, as happens with other types of eggs. They are sources of vitamins, proteins and minerals, keep the heart healthy, prevent diabetes and give energy.
Conclusion
Quail can also be raised in apartment buildings, on the balcony, in the bathroom or in the kitchen. The rewards will outweigh the hassles. Raising an animal that you benefit from can be therapeutic. Furthermore, quails are cute little birds, especially chicks. They can make you happy and provide you with a relaxing occupation. And if you can handle it, you could even start a small business to earn some extra cash. To have a good production of quality eggs and meat, we recommend using the quail feed sold in our online store
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