Do baby quails need their mom if so how long before they dont?

Yes, baby quails, or chicks, benefit from their mother's care for warmth, protection, and guidance during their early days. They typically rely on her for the first few weeks of life. However, quail chicks are precocial, meaning they can walk and forage for food shortly after hatching, so they can start to become independent within about 2-3 weeks, although some may still benefit from maternal presence for a little longer.