[massa]

hi, i have been busy DIY-ing, i have made my own incy have am now on day 6 with a dozen quail eggs, and have made a brooder for when/if any hatch and am now making the run (house is already complete) the plan was to put it on the grass but i read somewhere that quail should not be kept on grass so i was thinking of placing the run on the patio but will then have to put a flooring material down and was wondering what is best? the run will be covered/roofed on top but have weld mesh sides. thanks for any help/advise.

[massa]

i thought some of the many experts would be able to advise me on this? 

[Pretty Chick]

Hi massa  .

I don't know anything about quail - sorry! . But I'm sure someone will soon have the time to give you advice .

[Chookiechook]

Hiya.... Just seen the post..... too busy looking after the quail to come on here too often

I can see no reason why the quail cant be kept on grass.... they like to eat it and other than that they might get damp at night, I cant see a problem.

Where did you see not to keep them on the grass???

The run would have to be moved every day though as they are messy * and will ruin the grass with their copious amounts of poo

[Pretty Chick]

See massa, I was right 

[massa]

ha! yes you was right i need to be more patient! 
i read it somewhere on the net it said they are prone to desease and bugs in the grass can cause them to get bugs and deseases which can be fatal. I will try and find the site again.

[Sassy]

ha! yes you was right i need to be more patient! 
i read it somewhere on the net it said they are prone to desease and bugs in the grass can cause them to get bugs and deseases which can be fatal. I will try and find the site again.

On the continent quail live wild!

[Pretty Chick]

ha! yes you was right i need to be more patient! 

 

[Chookiechook]

Well I recon given the choice they would choose the grassy option and risk the bugs

All creatures will be more at risk living the natural life..... but quail are pretty resiliant things and dont suffer from all of the chickeny type diseases

Let them be natural and just worm them properly