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« on: July 26, 2005, 02:35:59 AM » |
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Hi, theres alot of people that own button quails as pets, but I'm wondering if any other species would make good pets also. There are several reasons that I don't like button quails including, they are aggressive, have short lifespans, etc. I don't know much about different quail/pheasant species so I was wondering if there is a type that matches my description. I want a bird that is pretty small, gregarious, and has a lifespan that is atleast 5 years. Thanks in advance!
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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2005, 09:28:41 AM » |
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Hi Amber, I found the coturnix family of quail to be the most placid, these ones are quite tame many different colours, they are a abit bigger than button quails but if your looking for a pet quail I would suggest this variety, as to there life span that really depends on the way they are look after, I have had buttons live to 8 years of age and I've burn some out with in 3 years as well, so it depends on the way you look after them diet and pen conditions
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2005, 01:19:12 PM » |
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Thanks, I've considered them, but their lifespan is still very short.
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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2005, 03:39:17 PM » |
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buy a parakeet then
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« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2005, 04:27:50 PM » |
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Ok...I said quail, not parrot.
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« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2005, 05:47:35 PM » |
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well i don't think your going to find a small quail with a lifespan of atleast 5 years.
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« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2005, 08:25:39 PM » |
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I consider bobwhite quail small and they have a lifespan of 8-10 years. I just don't know if they would make good pets.
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« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2005, 09:16:08 PM » |
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bobs are not small.i have never heard of them living 8 to 10 years.maybe 4 to 5 years.
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« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2005, 05:43:54 AM » |
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bobwhites are not pets they are gamebirds
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« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2005, 07:41:42 PM » |
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I have two bobs that are pets. (they were they only two to hatch and got handled A LOT!) They make fine pets. They are actually freindlier than the parakeet. So far they're 2 years old. I think as long as you handle them right away the're ok pets.
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« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2005, 07:10:25 AM » |
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AND TASTE GOOD TOO!
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« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2005, 05:43:32 PM » |
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VERY TASTY
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« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2005, 12:42:28 PM » |
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Anybody ever read the book..That Quail Robert
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« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2005, 07:07:47 PM » |
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coturnix make great pet quail
they live for 2-3 years which is better than your avergae hamster
i think by percentage though button quail are the most popular pet quail because they are so small and easy to take care of
they live 1-2 years right?
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