2007-10-30 17:52:43 · 6 answers · asked by Fish Man! 6 in Pets ➔ Birds
Dry conditions and warm if possible. Most of them live in arid conditions and dampness can lead to disease.
2007-10-31 01:33:37 · answer #1 · answered by webby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is best to keep them in dry conditions because if they are always walking on mud they will get a fungus infection. also, Chinese painted quail are also known as button quail. when they hatch, they are as big as bumblebees. when they are adults, males are 4 and a half inches and females are 5 inches. these are the smallest quail, game bird, and bird that is legal to keep. they are tiny, but you can just keep them in a tank. they can fly, and tend to "popcorn" a foot or two up in the air when startled, so the tank should have a cloth top.
2007-10-31 03:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by Sunpaw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the SW U.S. the quail all live in arid places. But there are quail from SE Asia. I didn't know about those Chinese swamp quail.
Best be sure what kind you have.
Most animals in captivity need good dry areas.
2007-10-31 01:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the wild, Chinese Painted Quails are known to live in swampy areas.
However, they do like it dry, especially if there is dry dirt to have baths in. :) And they like plenty of hiding places and long grass if possible too.
2007-10-31 01:00:49 · answer #4 · answered by chocoboryo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wet = mold & fungus
Dry = good
Too Dry = itchy, cracking skin
2007-10-31 21:31:40 · answer #5 · answered by Chris J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry.
2007-10-31 00:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by answers4u, not insults 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋