Coturnix Quail (like most domestic poultry) are slobs, between dust bathing, waterers, scratching, and feces they make a big mess which is one of the biggest issues in poultry keeping: how to keep pens dry and clean without going nuts. How to minimize smell and adverse health effects of dirty/wet bedding. I opted for solid floored pens with bedding instead of wire floors, because that was the best available option in our situation and the birds seem to prefer it though it takes more time...
Quail are slobs: a case study of various watering and bedding options for solid floored pens
Quail are slobs: a case study of various watering and bedding options for solid floored pens