How to Determine Sex of a Quail
Securely hold the quail's body., Examine the cloaca., Press the cloaca.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Securely hold the quail's body.
Make sure not to hold the quail by its legs, as the legs are very fragile.
Have a gentle but firm grip on your quail, and then turn it upside-down. , Blow the feathers underneath the tail to expose the cloaca.
You may already be able to see a small bulge (if so, it is a male). , If you can't see a bulge just by looking at the cloaca, place one finger above the opening of the cloaca and put another finger below the opening.
Gently press down.
If a bulge pops up, then it's a male.
White foam may also come out of the cloaca when you press it, which also indicates that it's a male.
If there is no bulge and no foam when you press the cloaca, the quail is a female. -
Step 2: Examine the cloaca.
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Step 3: Press the cloaca.
Detailed Guide
Make sure not to hold the quail by its legs, as the legs are very fragile.
Have a gentle but firm grip on your quail, and then turn it upside-down. , Blow the feathers underneath the tail to expose the cloaca.
You may already be able to see a small bulge (if so, it is a male). , If you can't see a bulge just by looking at the cloaca, place one finger above the opening of the cloaca and put another finger below the opening.
Gently press down.
If a bulge pops up, then it's a male.
White foam may also come out of the cloaca when you press it, which also indicates that it's a male.
If there is no bulge and no foam when you press the cloaca, the quail is a female.
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