How To Care For Quail Hatchlings. Button quail make wonderful little pets and they get along so well with other birds that at times it is a wonder that more people dont have them. Use special chick starter to feed your quail chicks.
They often need less time under a heat lamp because they feather out very quickly like in 2-4 weeks. Or use a regular water font with tiny stones or marbles in the base. Reduce the temperature 5 F per week until it is down to 75F.
First 14 days the temperature should not fall below 38 degrees.
Then lower the temperature by 5 degrees each week until they are fully feathered out. Quail eggs require special care and a comfortable habitat. Reduce the temperature 5 F per week until it is down to 75F. Handling your quail and getting it used to human contact will help you.