Keep your quail in a safe pen or aviary when they are not out and being watched or handled by you or your family.

Have an extra pen on hand to place quail while cleaning their pen, and just in case you need to separate a bully

Allow your quail lots of time to forage in an area safe from hawks and raccoons

Create a fun habitat inside of your quail pen—including coarse sand for bathing, plants for noshing, and hiding places

Hand-rear and socialize your quail daily

Have a poultry veterinarian on call for emergencies

Own a proper wild bird license if needed in your state

Always have clean feed, water and oyster-shell available at all times

Take care not to startle your quail into flushing while in tight spaces, which can cause them to hit their heads or break their necks.