I've got individual question threads that help me figure what to do, and wanted a project thread that consolidated what i have done. So, as such, i will be updating this little blogging diary along my journey into the world of caring for Quail. 🥰
Now, get a beverage and snacks if needed, sit...
This is a very small incubator i intend to use for quail eggs.
It has two thermometers for redundancy insurance in case one goes goofy, one glass and one digital (needs batteries but it works!).
The bottom has a plastic tray for holding water. A hose extends down into the tray so water can be...
I've heard it referenced before that people have kept quail in the bottoms of aviaries that house various species of parrots.
My question is, how do you keep the birds safe bacteria wise? Do you need to introduce them as chicks? Do they share lethal disease like I've heard chickens and quail...
I have googled this question endlessly and can't find a straight answer: does anyone have experience keeping Coturnix Quail outdoors in a ground pen, in winters that reliably reach -30 F and at least once a winter if not several times in our contest winters, usually hits -50 degrees Fahrenheit...
I'd like to start a small covey of about six Coturnix Quail ladies for eggs, but i can go with ten if need be (I've noticed that tends to be the minimum order for live Quail).
I can pay via PayPal or cash on pickup.
I am only interested in sexed hens right now; i am not prepared to cull males...
Edit: fixed typos, and thank you to the staff who moved my thread!
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I wasn't sure where to post this, so I hope this was alright!
I'll get right to it: What is advice for a brand new poultry keeper, who has talked with exactly one seller (for quail in my case), on how to conduct themselves...