COTURNIX QUAIL SAND BATH - Do Your Coturnix Quail Need One?
Summary
TLDRIn this Kuternix Corner video, Terry addresses the benefits of providing sand baths for quail. He shares his weekly practice and explains how sand baths help keep feathers clean, prevent mites and lice, and provide grit for digestion. Terry also discusses the calming effect on quail behavior and offers practical tips on setting up a sand bath using readily available materials. He advises starting sand baths once quail are fully feathered, typically around three weeks old, to avoid health risks for younger chicks.
Takeaways
- 🚿 Terry provides sand baths for his quail on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
- 🦆 Sand baths help keep quail feathers clean and free from mites and lice.
- 🐦 Quails may eat sand to provide grit for their crop to grind food, which is beneficial if their feed isn't water-soluble.
- 🧊 Regular sand baths can reduce aggressive behavior in quails, making them calmer.
- 🏪 Play sand from big box stores is suitable for quail sand baths.
- 📦 Plastic wash tubs or wooden boxes can be used as containers for the sand bath.
- 🍽 Terry uses about two large cups of sand per container for the sand bath.
- 🧹 Be prepared for sand to be kicked around, which can be easily cleaned up.
- 🌳 Some people add wood ash or diet matrix earth to the sand to help control mites and lice, but ensure it's food grade and not overused.
- 🏡 For outdoor aviaries, a small kiddie pool can serve as a full-time sand bath with drainage holes to prevent water buildup.
- 🛁 After sand bathing, quails shake off and preen themselves, which is another way to keep them busy and reduce aggressive behaviors.
- 📝 Terry suggests starting to supply sand baths for quails once they are fully feathered, around three weeks old, to avoid potential issues with very young chicks.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is about providing sand baths for quail and the benefits associated with it.
Why does Terry make a video on this topic?
-Terry makes the video because he has received several questions on social media about whether and how he uses sand baths for his quail.
How often does Terry provide sand baths for his quail?
-Terry provides sand baths for his quail on a weekly basis, if not every other week.
What are some benefits of providing a sand bath for quail?
-The benefits include keeping the birds' feathers clean, helping them stay free of mites and lice, and providing grit for their crop to help grind up food.
Why does Terry believe that sand baths can reduce aggression in quail?
-Terry believes that sand baths can reduce aggression because they give the birds an activity to engage in, such as playing in the sand, which keeps their minds off fighting.
What type of sand does Terry recommend for a sand bath?
-Terry recommends using play sand, which can be purchased at big box stores and is typically washed and bleached.
What kind of container does Terry use for the sand bath?
-Terry uses plastic wash tubs, which are used for washing dishes in the kitchen sink, or alternatively, a wooden box or even a cardboard box can be used.
How much sand does Terry suggest adding to the container for the sand bath?
-Terry suggests adding two large cups of sand per container, noting that the birds will kick the sand around.
Are there any additives that Terry mentions can be added to the sand bath?
-Terry mentions that some people add Diets Matrix or wood ash to the sand bath to help kill off mites or lice, but he personally uses wood ash from a fireplace or fire pit.
What is an alternative setup for an outdoor aviary sand bath according to Terry?
-For an outdoor aviary, Terry suggests using a small kiddie pool placed in an indentation in the ground and filled with sand and other materials for a full-time sand bath.
At what age should quail start benefiting from a sand bath according to Terry?
-Terry suggests that once the quail are fully feathered, around three weeks old, they can benefit from a sand bath, but he advises against it for very young chicks due to the risk of ingesting too much sand.
Outlines
🐦 Sand Baths for Quail: Benefits and Setup
Terry from Kuternix Corner discusses the importance of providing sand baths for quail. He explains that he supplies sand baths weekly or bi-weekly to his quail, which helps keep their feathers clean, free from mites and lice, and provides grit for digestion. Terry also notes that sand bathing calms the birds and reduces aggressive behavior. He suggests using play sand from big box stores and containers like plastic wash tubs or wooden boxes. Additionally, he mentions the use of wood ash as an additive to deter pests. Terry advises caution with diet matrix earth due to respiratory risks and suggests using it sparingly and only in food-grade quality.
📅 When to Start Sand Bathing for Quail and Observing Their Behavior
In the second paragraph, Terry continues the discussion on sand baths, emphasizing the behavioral benefits for quail such as preening and staying busy, which helps prevent fighting. He demonstrates how to provide a sand bath using large cups of sand in a container and observes the quail's immediate interest and enjoyment. Terry advises starting sand baths once the birds are fully feathered, typically around three weeks old, to avoid the risk of ingestion issues in very young chicks. He encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel for updates on new content and mentions an upcoming live show on both YouTube and the Kuternix Corner Facebook group page.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Sand Bath
💡Quail
💡Feathers
💡Mites and Lice
💡Grit
💡Play Sand
💡Plastic Wash Tubs
💡Wood Ash
💡Diet Matrix Earth
💡Aviary
💡Preening
Highlights
Terry introduces the topic of sand baths for quail and their benefits.
Sand baths are provided on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
Sand baths help keep quail feathers clean and free of mites and lice.
Quail may eat sand to supply grit for their crop, aiding in food digestion.
Regular sand baths can reduce quail's aggressive behavior.
Play sand from big box stores is recommended for sand baths.
Plastic wash tubs or wooden boxes can be used as containers for sand.
Sand baths can be messy, but the benefits for the birds are worth it.
Wood ash can be added to sand to deter mites and lice.
Diet matrix earth can be used as an additive but must be food grade and used sparingly.
For outdoor aviaries, a kiddie pool can serve as a permanent sand bath.
Drilling holes in the pool bottom helps with water drainage.
After sand bathing, quail shake off and preen, which is good for feather cleanliness.
Sand baths are introduced to fully feathered quail, typically around three weeks old.
Young chicks should avoid sand baths due to the risk of ingesting too much sand.
Terry encourages viewers to subscribe and engage with the channel for updates.
An upcoming live show on Kuternix Corner is teased for future content.
Transcripts
hi guys welcome to kuternix corner my
name's terry
and in this video i wanted to um
talk a little bit about the topic of
sand baths for your quail
um i've received quite a few questions
recently on facebook and over here on
the youtube channel
asking if i use a sand bath for my quail
and if i do what are some of the
benefits
so i thought i'd make a real quick video
and
that way this topic's covered for
anybody else that may be asking this
question in the future do i supply sand
baths yes i do
i try to do it on a weekly basis
if not every other week some of the
benefits that you're going to
see from providing a sand bath uh one it
helps to keep
the birds feathers clean it also helps
them stay free of mites and lice
and you may notice that
when you put the sand bass in there they
may actually start eating the sand
and what they're doing is basically
supplying a
grit for the crop to help grind up the
food
which would be very beneficial if the
feed that you're feeding your quail
is not a water soluble feed like the
crumbles that most of us feed
the main reason that i supply a sand
bath is
that i noticed if my birds regularly get
a sand bath they don't seem
to get a little rambunctious
and aggressive it seems to just settle
them down a little bit
gives them time to play in the sand
keeps their mind off of
you know fighting and whatnot so that's
the main reason that i do it
as far as what you need to supply a sand
bath
basically the sand can be purchased at
any big box store
they have a sand called play sand
which i think is sold for like using in
a play box
or a yeah sandbox for kids or whatever
or underneath swing sets and whatnot
so that's what i use um
it's a fairly clean sand
i think the uh i'm pretty sure that the
sand is washed and bleached
but uh anyhow that's the sand that i use
uh you'll also need a container to put
the sand in
and what i use are these little plastic
wash tubs like you put in your kitchen
sink for washing dishes
you could pick them up at you know like
a dollar general store for a buck a
piece
if you can't find them there the big box
stores do sell them they're a little bit
more expensive
but they do have them another
alternative to the plastic wash tub
you could frame up a small uh wooden box
you know put like quarter inch plywood
on the bottom that would work just fine
you could even take a cardboard box and
cut down the sides
and you know put some sand in there and
that'll work just fine for them too
so basically uh what i do is i'll add
like
two large cups of sand
per container and you're going to notice
that your birds are going to kick this
stuff all over the place
if your birds are kept inside you're
going to notice you've got sand all over
on the floor
but to me that's no big deal i can
always vacuum up the floor
as long as it's keeping the birds happy
there are some additives that some
people do add to their sand
i've heard of people using diets matrix
earth in there and i think the
point behind that is that will help kill
off any mites or lice that are
on the birds i myself do not use diet
from a diet to matrix earth
but i do use wood ash
if you've got a fireplace and you burn
actual wood logs and whatnot
or you have a fire pit out back so take
the ash from that you can mix you know a
quarter cup or a half a cup in with that
um in with the sand
and they really seem to like that but if
you are going to use diet matrix earth
make sure that it is a food grade
and that you're not using too much of it
because the diets matrices
can actually cause respiratory issues so
um if your birds are outside in an
aviary
you prefer to keep them more of a
natural setting you could buy one of
those small
kiddie pools i think you can get them as
small as like 36 inches across
dig a little uh indentation in the
ground place the pool in there
and fill that up with your sand and your
other material
for them to have a full time sand bath
it might not also be a bad idea to
if you are going to keep them outside
maybe drill a few holes in the bottom of
the
the pool to uh
you know keep any water that builds up
in there uh it's got a place to drain
out of
so um yeah uh
i one thing you're gonna notice um when
the birds are
done sandbathing they're going to get
out of the box they're going to hop out
of your container
and they're going to shake off the extra
dirt and then you'll see them preening
themselves
it's another habit you know for cleaning
their feathers
but it's also another way of keeping
your birds busy
so they are not you know engaging in uh
fighting or any other aggressive
behaviors so like basically what i do
is i take a cup or two cups of uh
and when i say cup i don't mean like a
measuring cup i'm talking a big tall
um probably a 20 ounce cup of sand
i'll put it in one of these things and
then i will
throw it in with the birds watch out
guys
and you'll see that they will go for it
right away i mean
they just jump right in there um they
look forward to it
every time i do it so
i actually enjoy this day because this
is a good day for me to work out in the
shop
i can watch the birds you know either
sand bathing and whatnot
um as far as when to start supplying a
sand bath for your birds once they're
fully feathered
once the birds are feathered you can you
know chicks probably around three weeks
old
can easily benefit from a sand bath
i wouldn't supply them for really young
chicks
i mean it probably won't hurt them but i
am a little bit concerned
that they may be ingesting too much sand
and possibly getting an impacted crop or
something so
i would stay away from that so guys i
hope this uh
helps out a little bit um with your
questions as far as sand bats and should
you supply them
um if you have any questions post them
in the comment section down below
i try to get in there you know at least
every day maybe every other day
and answer as many questions as i can if
you're not already subscribed to the
channel please do so
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guys thanks for joining me today i
appreciate it
we've got a bunch of new stuff coming up
in the future we're actually starting a
new
kutunix corner live show which is going
to air
um probably once a week once we get it
rolling
and it's going to air simultaneously
here on youtube but it's also going to
air
on our facebook group page so you can
see it in either position
and we got a lot of neat ideas for that
show so
um guys thanks again and we will see you
on the next one
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