{"product_id":"quail-3-week","title":"Quail 3 Week","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA three-week-old frozen quail, a solid step-up feeder once mice have been outgrown.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quail 3 Week is a whole frozen coturnix quail at roughly three weeks of age, feathers and all, sold as a single bird ready to thaw. It suits reptiles that have moved past mouse-sized prey but aren't yet ready for a full-grown quail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-week size class\u003c\/strong\u003e — typically around 100 g, more than double a 2-week bird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole animal, single ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing added, nothing removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine step between 2-week quail and adult-sized birds\u003c\/strong\u003e — useful for reptiles growing quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen, not live\u003c\/strong\u003e — no feeding-response risk to your reptile and nothing to house or care for before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen whole prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuail (coturnix)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 quail per pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger snakes and monitors stepping up in prey size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize grading and choosing the right feeder\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/quail-day-old\"\u003eDay Old\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 8 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall snakes and hatchling monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/quail-1-week\"\u003e1 Week\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 23 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-sized snakes and monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/quail-2-week\"\u003e2 Week\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 47 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger snakes and monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Week (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger snakes and monitors stepping up in prey size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/quail-4-week\"\u003e4 Week\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 155 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge snakes and adult monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/quail-5-week\"\u003e5 Week\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 175 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge snakes and adult monitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/quail-6-week\"\u003e6 Week\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 215 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge to very large snakes, adult monitors and birds of prey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese weight figures are typical for the age class and are a guide, not a guarantee — individual birds vary. We currently stock the full range from day-old through to 6-week quail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% whole quail, frozen. No additives, colours, preservatives or fillers — this is an intact animal, not a formulated food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e larger carnivorous snakes and monitors ready to move up from 2-week quail or large mice, and as a variety feed alongside mice for species that accept both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e hatchlings, small juveniles, or any reptile whose usual prey is mouse-sized or smaller — a 3-week quail is oversized for them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to thaw and store\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep 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. At this size, check the body cavity is soft, not just the surface, before offering it. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling and hygiene\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-plastic-feeding-tongs\"\u003eZoo Med Plastic Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — more hygienic than fingers when offering thawed prey of this size, and lets you add a little movement to trigger a feeding response.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a frozen product and ships and is stored frozen. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy move up to a 3-week quail?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a natural step once a reptile has outgrown mouse-sized prey but isn't ready for a full adult bird — the size gap between 2-week quail and larger birds is a big one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many quail come in a pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne bird per pack, sold individually so you can buy exactly the number of feeds you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I refreeze a thawed quail?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Once it's thawed, feed it the same day or discard it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size reptile suits a 3-week quail?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger snakes and monitors whose body width is close to the bird's — compare against the size table above before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs a 3-week quail bulkier than a mouse of similar weight?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — quail carry more of their mass as body and bone relative to length than a mouse, so a 100 g quail feeds like a noticeably bigger prey item than a 100 g mouse would.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frozen Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242285580579,"sku":"AA2331","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/quail__84733.1724715662_43c12caa-44ea-4107-9cfa-1c6556807f8c.png?v=1786067128","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/quail-3-week","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}