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I have a group of 7 week old chicks that have recently moved outside (it’s really hot here so the temperatures are okay). I had some issues with splayed leg in the past but by this point they were all looking healthy. About a week ago we noticed that one chick had some leg issues. Unfortunately...

Hello, I have 6 ~2.5 week old chicks, with 3 breed total in a brooder. I have 2 lavender Orpington in the mix, which both looked and seemed perfectly healthy when I got them, but a few days ago I noticed they were both having some trouble standing and walking. I did a little research, and I...

I would love to get some California valley quail, but I had a few questions first. Could they be kept in a larger flock in an aviary? If so, would they be able to breed in there or do they need to be separated for that? Thanks in advance. Side note- does anyone know if they count as game birds...

I would like to get in to breeding quail, and possibly make some money (although I am aware that will be difficult backyard breeding on a small scale.) I was wondering what breeds of quail I could keep in a large group in an aviary to breed. Is this possible with anything besides coturnix? I...

Are all the Orpington breeds the same in terms of egg laying? I plan on getting some new chicks soon, and I really like Orpingtons. I know that both the buff and lavender Orpingtons are good egg layers, but what about the rest?