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Hi,
Im not sure I posted my question in the correct forum, but I couldnt find a forum that matched my animal. Anyway, I have a group of 4 cinnamin blue face button quail, housed in a soft mesh 200 gallon reptarium. For those of you who havent heard of button quail, they are a type of CB(and wild) quail that grow to be about the size of a tennis ball. There are over 18 species, and if you want to see what they look like go to google and type in "button quail" under images. They are quite cute. Whats worrying me is what the quials are doing. They are picking out each others feathers, and when I try to seperate them they cry loudly and go on a hunger strike. They are all males, but they cant stand a minute when seperated. I have the correct diet, lighting, vitamins, and caging, but Im afraid that they are hurting one another. This has been going on for about a year. Are they just establishing a pecking order? Any input would be appreciated, thanks!
Michele
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2.0 veiled chameleons (zebu and godzilla)
4.0 cinnamin blue face button quail

Hi. I just happened to find a great "Button Quail Forum" last night. Go to google.com and enter Button Quail Bulletin Board. The first link to come up should be the one. There's oodles of entries...the only problem is there's no "search" capability, but it seems like I did run across some messages that would address your questions. If not, then there's a link to e-mail and ask your question (or, better yet, post your question there!).

Hi!
Thanks so much for the reply and info! It was of much help, and answered all my questions. Thanks again, and happy holidays.
Michele
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2.0 veiled chameleons (zebu and godzilla)
4.0 cinnamin blue face button quail