{"product_id":"quail-5-week","title":"Quail 5 Week","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA five-week-old frozen quail, a heavy feeder for large snakes and adult monitors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quail 5 Week is a whole frozen coturnix quail at roughly five weeks of age, feathers and all, sold as a single bird ready to thaw. At this size it's close to full adult weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-week size class\u003c\/strong\u003e — typically around 175 g, close to full adult size.\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 near-adult feed\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits reptiles almost ready for the largest quail we stock.\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\u003e5 Week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 175 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\u003eLarge snakes and adult monitors\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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/quail-3-week\"\u003e3 Week\u003c\/a\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\u003cstrong\u003e5 Week (this product)\u003c\/strong\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 large carnivorous snakes and adult monitors taking near-adult-sized prey, and birds of prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e juveniles or any reptile whose usual prey is smaller than an adult mouse — a 5-week quail is too large 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. 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.\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 a feeder 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\u003eHow does a 5-week quail compare to a 6-week bird?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's close in size but slightly lighter — around 175 g against roughly 215 g for a 6-week bird. Both suit large snakes and adult monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does a 5-week quail take to thaw?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral hours in the fridge is typical. Check the body cavity is soft all the way through before offering it.\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\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\u003eIs a 5-week quail suitable for birds of prey?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — this size is commonly used for raptors and other birds of prey, as well as large snakes and monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frozen Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242285515043,"sku":"AA2333","price":57.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/quail__84733.1724715662_8d91923f-cb32-4bfe-a6df-01540da3f4c3.png?v=1786067129","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/quail-5-week","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}