Drug-using mothers often give birth to drug babies.. These children have a host of developmental problems. Studies show that using drugs -- legal or illegal -- during pregnancy has a direct impact on the fetus.
Ninety percent of the Gambel's Quail diet comes from plants. Various types of seeds and leaves are eaten throughout the year. During certain times of year fruits and berries from cacti are eaten. A few insects are eaten during the nesting season in spring and early summer.
This breed of quail is extremely resistant to disease so we have never had to use any medications on our birds. Absolutely no hormones will ever be used in our flock Our quail are all fed a vegetarian feed. We supplement their feed with flax seed to boost the omega 3 value in the eggs.