Posts by Chickety Charcoal

Wow, this is a great thread. Lots of info- thanks!   I am thinking of diving into quail raising and I am debating the ground vs wire thing. My property is mostly clay soil however so I am a little concerned about drainage. I...

I am curious how your 250 quail experiment went? I am thinking of starting up some quail this Spring, though in much smaller amounts.

Yes, mice and rats are smart and will learn to come at dusk or later. That's what happened in my run/coop. Cats and chickens won't get every mouse anyway. Traps can get messy and could be problematic with your birds. 1/2" or 1/4"...

Thanks, this helps a lot. I am considering starting up some quail, or maybe ducks, this Spring. I have been weighing all the options and maintenance required. 

Many warm wishes for all of you this season. I hope you and your birds are staying dry and warm these days.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of imprinting? How does one do it? Do I stare at them for a certain amount of time right after hatching or handle them for a certain amount of time? Are they imprinted to the first thing they see?

Thanks again for these great comments!     Quote: Originally Posted by DallasCriftins  I am in the middle of our first duck experiment result:   Mud Mud Muddy...

This feedback is fantastic and exactly what I was looking for....thank you everyone!   I think I will try out ducks first and see how that goes. As I said, the yard is small so I think geese wouldn't be as happy. As my...

How are these mini's at laying? You say they fly a lot? I was looking at Hollderad's but if they fly- no go.

I am contemplating the world of ducks. I have been raising chickens for 2 years now and wanted to expand the flock. Then I thought, instead of more chickens, why not ducks! I am seeking advice from the experienced and have some...