I use scotch tape and tape the legs in so they can not go outward. Keeps the legs upright and they hobble along. This will work 90% of the time, they will were it for about a week and by then they are strong enough to break the tape free. Here is the method I used, but with scotch tape...
I just hatched some Tennessee Reds and Butlers that I bought off of Ebay. I usually get a good 7-80% hatch rate, pretty terrible this time around. I had 14 of 27 eggs hatch. I posted a youtube video here :
For anyone with experience with Butlers, how big did they get? Any suggestions on...
Good Job!! I am on day 12 of Jumbo Coturnix and I couldn't candle them either. The light won't pass through. The bobwhite are easy to candle and see veins...even for a beginner like me!!
Yes,so far its kept the dog out for almost a month. The dog is used to staying within fence boundaries and she won't dig under it. I am lucky to have a very behaved dog, Thanks for the comments everybody!
Good point on closing in the sides. The center stays dry but the inner sides do get wet, i noticed that the last time it rained. I will get that done tomorrow and post a picture.
Finished my quail coop outdoor run. I started with a chicken coop given to me by another member here. Added the run with polycarbonate roof. The coop has a divider starting inside the coop extending to the run. Let me know what you think.
Check out video of it:
Finished my quail coop outdoor run. I started with a chicken coop given to me by another member here. Added the run with polycarbonate roof. The coop has a divider starting inside the coop extending to the run. Let me know what you think.