Quail 1 Week

• One-week size class – typically around 23 g, larger and bulkier than a mouse of the same body length.
• Whole animal, single ingredient – nothing added, nothing removed.
• Dietary variety – a different texture, fat profile and feather roughage to rotate alongside a mouse-based diet.
• Frozen, not live – no feeding-response risk to your reptile and nothing to house or care for before use.

Feeder quail are graded by age rather than named size classes, since weight climbs quickly week to week. Choose a bird close to the widest part of the reptile's body, the same way you would size a mouse.

These weight figures are typical for the age class and are a guide, not a guarantee – individual birds vary. We currently stock 1-week and 2-week quail.

100% whole quail, frozen. No additives, colours, preservatives or fillers – this is an intact animal, not a formulated food.

A guaranteed analysis (crude protein, fat, fibre, moisture, ash) is not published for whole-prey items the way it is for manufactured pellets or flakes, because there is no manufacturer formulation to declare. Whole prey supplies muscle, organ, bone and feather in natural proportions, which is the basis of a whole-prey feeding diet for carnivorous reptiles.

• Suitable for: mid-sized carnivorous snakes and monitors that take prey of this bulk, and as a variety feed alongside mice for species that accept both.
• Not suitable for: hatchlings or small juveniles, for whom a 1-week quail is oversized – a pinkie or fuzzie mouse is the safer choice.

Keep frozen until you're ready to feed. Thaw in a sealed bag in the fridge, or in room-temperature water changed every 10–15 minutes, until soft all the way through – never in a microwave, which cooks prey unevenly. Warm the thawed quail in warm water for a few minutes before offering it, as many reptiles respond better to a warm feed. Never refreeze a thawed quail – feed it the same day or discard it.

Treat frozen prey like raw meat: thaw it separately from human food, wash your hands and any tongs or containers after handling, and disinfect the thawing area. Discard any uneaten thawed prey rather than offering it to another animal.

• Zoo Med Plastic Feeding Tongs – more hygienic than fingers when offering thawed prey, and lets you add a little movement to trigger a feeding response.

There's no manufacturer warranty on a food item as such – the consumer guarantee under Australian Consumer Law that the product is of acceptable quality and matches its description still applies. Transfer it to your own freezer as soon as it arrives.

Frozen food is pick up only from our North Lakes store, because a pack that thaws on the way cannot be refrozen.

Why feed quail instead of mice?

Quail adds variety to a whole-prey diet – a different fat profile and feather roughage compared with fur – and some reluctant feeders take quail when they've gone off mice.

How many quail come in a pack?

One bird per pack, sold individually so you can buy exactly the number of feeds you need.

Can I refreeze a thawed quail?

No. Once it's thawed, feed it the same day or discard it.

What size reptile suits a 1-week quail?

Mid-sized snakes and monitors whose body width is close to the bird's – compare against the size table above before buying.