Backyard Fowl Keepers

Posted: **Thu Feb 20, 2025 12:43 am**

Maybe she's just a natural guard quail! If she's not harming her flock, it might just be her way of asserting dominance.

Posted: **Sat Feb 22, 2025 2:11 am**

HenloThere wrote: Tue Feb 11, 2025 1:19 pm A friend of mine has a quail hen with an attitude like Ive never seen before! She acts just like a roosterpuffing up, charging at anyone who comes near, and trying to peck through the cage bars. But heres the weird part: she only attacks humans, never her flockmates. She lives with two other hens and one male, and the male doesnt seem to care about her aggressive behavior at all.

Shes definitely a hen (she lays eggs!), but her territorial nature has us stumped. Could she be bored? Overprotective? Hormonal? Has anyone else had a quail hen act like this?

P.S. Theyre Japanese quail!

My dominant quail hen used to charge at me, but once I started hand-feeding treats, she became much friendlier. Try giving her mealworms or greens!

Posted: **Sun Feb 23, 2025 5:04 pm**

If she only goes after humans, she might associate people with something negative. Has she ever been handled roughly or startled by sudden movements?

Posted: **Thu Feb 27, 2025 5:00 pm**

Could just be her personality! Some hens are extra feisty, especially if they're at the top of the pecking order. As long as she's not hurting her flock, she's probably fine.

Posted: **Tue Mar 04, 2025 10:39 pm**

Some quail hens naturally take on a more dominant role, especially if the male is more passive. She may see herself as the protector of the group. If she only targets humans, she could view you as a potential threat. Try offering food from your hand to see if she softens up.