Care guide
Button quail care
- Typical lifespan
- 3–6 years
- Size
- Small
- Noise level
- Quiet
- CITES
- Not listed
Button quail (king quail) are tiny ground birds with gentle calls. They live on the floor of an enclosure and run more than they fly.
Housing
A wide, low enclosure or an aviary floor with deep, soft bedding and hiding places. When startled they flush straight up, so a soft or low roof prevents head injuries.
They usually live 3 to 6 years.
Diet
A game bird crumble or a fine finch mix with some higher-protein food, greens, grit, and oyster shell for laying hens.
Company
Keep one male with one or more females; two males usually fight. They get along with finches in an aviary and tidy up dropped seed.
Further reading
General information to help you prepare, not veterinary advice. Every animal is different: ask an experienced vet about yours. Reviewed by PerfectPal on October 14, 2026.