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Yes, I thought about that, but my manure trays wouldn't be long enough, and I'm trying to keep things as clean as possible. I think my fix will work though. Just need to order some troughs and see how they fit.

I got mine from Fencer Wire. 2' x 50' of the 16 Gauge Black Vinyl Coated 0.5" x 1" was $83.99 and 3' x 50' of the 14 Gauge 1" x 2" was $112.89. Free Shipping. I could probably build about a dozen cages or so.

So I was able to do the doors with the gaps vertical, and I think it will work. I may have to be careful about which feeder/watering troughs will be compatible, but I think I can at least salvage the cage. Yes, this is similar to Wynola Ranch, and really based mostly off of the Coturnix Corner...

Well, the 1" x 2" welded wire is by design. I actually want to allow the quail to stick their heads out and put the feeder on the outside of the cage. They will be kept in a garage, so I don't foresee any problems with predators. But I think the way the wire is on front, they won't be able to...

And actually, I haven't cut out the doors yet, so I'm starting to think I can save this by just making sure the orientation is right for the doors

So things are getting pretty serious for me now getting started with some quail. See my mistake here? Any chance adult Coturnix would be able to stick their head through there, or do I need to cut off the front and replace?

Yes Button! I think that might do the trick!

Thanks Button, yes that does help. And it might be the most realistic approach for me. I guess I was hoping for a finer grained control over things. Say for example, group A's abundant egg production is mostly attributable to one highly productive hen. While your suggested approach would keep...

I'm not sure I follow. The female should be at least 50% of the genetic equation when it comes to egg-laying as far as I understand things. Maybe I can get a baby monitor and watch for females laying, and then I'll know both parents. I'll probably just hatch some chicks and experiment with...

Thanks Button. I appreciate the help. I'm not sure if that would work for me or not. I don't know that I'll be witnessing the hens laying eggs, unless I was to sit there waiting and watching each one to lay several for me to get a good idea. Perhaps I could isolate them until they lay a few and...

Thanks for the advise everyone. No males may be the way to go provided I can find some good layers. I was thinking along the lines of hatching eggs from the best layers to keep production up, or maybe even increase it. I have a bit of concern that the females won't be in peak laying condition...

Forgive my post title, it's the best I could come up with. I have been contemplating getting chickens for years, mostly for the eggs, but my recent move into a neighborhood with a HOA put the nail in that coffin. After some research, I've learned of the potential of Cortunix, and so I've decided...

Thanks again Brad! The picture really helps. That does seem like the way to go. I will do my best and share my results.

Those tapcons... do I need a hammer drill to do those, or would a standard cordless work well enough?

Thanks Brad. I am trying to attach to the top of the concrete. Your suggestions are very helpful. I'm not 100% on what you are saying, but I think once I get into it it will become more clear. Thanks.

Well I guess I should mention I live in a subdivision only a mile or so from city limits, so there aren't as many natural predators around here. I'm sure there might be an occasional raccoon or opossum, but anything worse than that is unlikely. I think cats will probably be the biggest problem...

Hello. This is my first time on the forums and I have never owned chickens before. We are converting an old dog kennel to a chicken run that will eventually have a coop inside of it. It is roughly 10' x 8' and 6' high. It is built on a concrete slab and has a metal roof. We have wrapped the...