Buyer question
How long do Button quail poultry live?
Our Animal Library gives the Button quail poultry a lifespan of 3–5 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Keep warm and dry)
- Origin
- Asia and Australia
- Best fit
- Pet owners, aviaries
What to weigh
Button quail flush straight up when startled and can injure themselves on hard roofs. Pens need soft netting overhead.