While feeding this afternoon, I saw 6 chicks and the male guarding them...he was showing them off to the neighboring pheasants! there's a gap between the two pens...the pheasants don't bother the quail.
Anyway, I didn't know they had a nest...after the first nest was destroyed by a snake. These pens are very brushy, so it's hard to even find a nest, let alone see the quail in the pen.
Here's a couple pics of what I could get with my phone. May have to enlarge to see the male and 2 chicks in the frame. You can see their tiny feet and toes sticking out from under Dad.
Tiny foot sticking out from under Dad
Look for tiny toes sticking out!
Anyway, I didn't know they had a nest...after the first nest was destroyed by a snake. These pens are very brushy, so it's hard to even find a nest, let alone see the quail in the pen.
Here's a couple pics of what I could get with my phone. May have to enlarge to see the male and 2 chicks in the frame. You can see their tiny feet and toes sticking out from under Dad.
Tiny foot sticking out from under Dad
Look for tiny toes sticking out!
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