Recent content by koturnix

Yep, I still have chickens. I used to have only Buff Orpingtons but now my flock of 5 is 2 ameraucana (probably easter eggers), Plymouth rock, black australorp and welsummer. More colorful eggs and easier to see who is having issues based on egg laying habits. I don't have quails anymore but I...

I transplanted a tomato seedling into my garden bed and put some seeds in baggies with wet paper towels to get them to germinate. Pulled up some weeds and threw them into the chicken run for my ladies to enjoy.

Tiny and expensive. For the amount they charge I could build a basic set of cages from hardware cloth zip tied to a wire rack or pvc pipe frame. Put inside a walkin large dog kennel with added roof for maximum security from raccoons.

I've never had any issues with melting the bin. What I usually do is use a bin lid with a large rectangle cut out in the center, and solder holes along the edges to tie hardware cloth to so it is secured. I never hang the light above the bin as I'm paranoid of the light falling into the bin...

"Tax season makes me molty!"

I'd like to change my guess to 4/7/2023 11AM please

My guess is 4/5/2023 1PM

if there is a petstore near you, they have them in the bird toy section. Or try target/walgreens in the cosmetics section they usually have them. Otherwise, petco and amazon have them as well.

Try putting a small mirror in his enclosure?

I put drinkers similar to these on top of the feeders. You can also make cardboard cones like the red one so they don't jump on top or cut the bin lid and put a taller container through the lid with holes on the bottom sides to hold more feed/keep quails off.

For my adult quail, I use small plastic bins like this and solder holes for them to stick their heads in to eat. For young quail chicks, I use these little soup containers that I get for free from ordering takeout food (curry). Drilling holes causes the plastic to crack so I just solder...

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It depends on where you live/resources you have access to. The only major advantage chickens have over quail is that chicken feed is easier to find whereas quail need higher protein especially when they are still chicks. If you can supplement the difference with spinach/kale/etc it isn't a deal...

In addition to what others have said about the pros of browns/wild/pharoah quail I would also like to note that the white/A&M that I've had tend to be jumpier for some reason. And this is from different egg sources so I will always choose the brown coturnix over the white ones any time. The...