Quail 4 Week

• Four-week size class – typically around 155 g, well over a third heavier than a 3-week bird.
• Whole animal, single ingredient – nothing added, nothing removed.
• A substantial single feed – useful where you want fewer, larger feeds rather than several small ones.
• 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 the full range from day-old through to 6-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: large carnivorous snakes and adult monitors that take a substantial single feed, and birds of prey taking whole quail.
• Not suitable for: juveniles or any reptile whose usual prey is smaller than an adult mouse – a 4-week quail is too large for them.

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. A bird this size can take several hours to thaw fully in the fridge; check the body cavity is soft, not just the surface. 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 a feeder of this size, 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.

What suits a 4-week quail?

Large snakes and adult monitors that would otherwise need several smaller feeds – one bird does the job of a handful of mice.

How long does a 4-week quail take to thaw?

Several hours in the fridge is typical for a bird this size. Check the body cavity is soft all the way through before offering it, not just the surface.

Can I refreeze a thawed quail?

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

How many quail come in a pack?

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

Is a 4-week quail suitable for birds of prey?

Yes – this size is commonly used for raptors and other birds of prey, as well as large snakes and monitors.