Buyer question
Are Button quail poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Button quail poultry 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy pet bird).
Source: the Button quail poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Button quail poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Button quail, usually the King or Chinese painted quail, are tiny birds from Asia and Australia. They are kept in aviaries and indoor enclosures, and are quiet, easy to care for and popular as pets.
- Best fit
- Pet owners, aviaries
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Keep warm and dry)
What to weigh
Button quail flush straight up when startled and can injure themselves on hard roofs. Pens need soft netting overhead.