{"product_id":"quail-day-old","title":"Quail Day Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA day-old frozen quail chick, the smallest whole-prey feeder in our quail range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quail Day Old is a whole frozen coturnix quail chick, feathers and all, sold as a single bird ready to thaw. It suits smaller reptiles that have outgrown pinkie mice but aren't ready for a larger bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmallest size class\u003c\/strong\u003e — typically around 8 g, the lightest bird we stock.\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\u003eAn entry point into quail feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e — useful for smaller snakes and hatchling monitors starting on quail.\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\u003eDay Old\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 8 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\u003eSmall snakes and hatchling 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\u003cstrong\u003eDay Old (this product)\u003c\/strong\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\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 smaller carnivorous snakes and hatchling monitors that have outgrown pinkie or fuzzy mice and are starting on quail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e very small hatchlings still on pinkie mice, and reptiles that need larger, more substantial feeds — step up to a 1-week or 2-week bird instead.\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. As the smallest bird we stock, it thaws quickly, often in under an hour in the fridge. 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\u003eThere'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\u003cp\u003eFrozen food is pick up only from our North Lakes store, because a pack that thaws on the way cannot be refrozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs a day-old quail bigger or smaller than a pinkie mouse?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's typically a little larger than a pinkie mouse by weight, with a bulkier body shape — check against your reptile's usual prey width before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow quickly does it thaw?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing the smallest bird in the range, it usually thaws in under an hour in the fridge, faster than the larger size grades.\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\u003eWhat's the next size up if my reptile outgrows day-old quail?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMove up to a 1-week quail, roughly 23 g, and continue up the size table as your reptile grows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frozen Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242285613347,"sku":"AA2328","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/quail-day-old-43506982748451.webp?v=1790234315","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/quail-day-old","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}