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I haven't posted anything on here in a while, but I figured it could be fun to start a thread about keeping exotic animals as a hobby (I know, nothing to do with chickens). To kick it off I'll say that I keep a lot of animals around, some of which actually help with the chickens. The first of...

Since no one seems to be using this, I figured I would give it one last shot and bring the post back from the dead. Please try this people!

I do not have experience with chickens, just quail, but I would isolate him from the rest of your flock so he does not get stressed or pecked at. I would also carefully check his leg for cuts and if there are any, bandage them. Is there anything you can get in the way of pain relievers? I am no...

The quail are buttons, which I cannot imagine trying to eat. I think the punching bag theory is spot on. The email also came at a weird time. Some people use button quail for hunting, but they do not fly, so other birds would work better. Maybe dog training? In my area there is a cock fighting...

Found this ad for free bantams if anyone is interested. http://chicago.ebayclassifieds.com/livestock/blue-island/free-bantam-chickens/?ad=29553551

I haven't seen any threads like this yet, so I thought I would start a thread for posting free stuff you want to get rid of (for people in Illinois). I hope people use this because I don't know about you, but I like free stuff!

My yard has basic 4 foot tall chain link fencing. It really does nothing to keep out predators. The pheasants can be a bit pricey. The ones I had my eye on were (supposedly) pure golden pheasant, though the goldenhersts are cheaper (did I spell that right?). I was looking at $5 an egg (a little...

Just checked my e-mail and have one more thing to add. Sketchy stranger - "so th qul hav claws like chikens yea" Me - "button quail do have small claws, but they don't usually scratch" Sketchy stranger - "hw many cocks u hav" Me - "There is a special place in hell for you people" (so happy I...

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/grq/4140737375.html The Game Farm Ga Bloodline Peruvian. Asil . America . Mini America Games . sell now Anyone need good Rooster please calling Danny 2one4 23fiv 52two8. Email youtube choigausa We are Sell for show only We are Sell for show only? Is this guy...

My personal favorites: Caller gets to house to buy button quail; -"So how do you take care of these?" -"So is this a type of chicken?" -"Here, I brought a plastic bag to put them in." (yes, this has happened) Get call two hours after caller is scheduled to pickup; -"You were in Illinois...

Come on, I know people are looking at this. Any help is appreciated whether it be a motivational cat poster or legitimate poultry-keeping advice.

The best thing ANY poultry owner can do to condition their birds(because who can have just one) for winter is to make sure they are well-fed, healthy, and most of all happy.

I finally got my coturnix settled into their new home. They are my first batch of poultry and I have fallen in love! I have been considering getting a pair of red golden pheasants and was hoping for thoughts on this greenhouse as an enclosure...

Thank you for all the help. I am sorry if I came across as unwilling to accept advice. My intention was to put this cage in my backyard shed, but my chief concern is that a determined raccoon could find his way inside the shed. I like your suggestion for the home rig house as it is cheap and...

I would like some opinions on whether or not this cage will be able to keep out small predators (racoons and cats, but no snakes). I want to put my coturnix in it, but am not sure whether it is safe. The name of the cage is Midwest 1524 iCrate Single-Door Pet Crate 24-By-18 -By-19-Inch. You...

Don't use a rabbit cage! The best cage design is to connect wire storage cubes together with zip ties. It's easy to clean, and you can customize it to whatever size and height you want your cage to be. If you ever get more birds you can also expand the cage. Each cube is also the perfect size...

Do you have any recommendations for cheap incubators? I would like one that is minimal maintenance, but also cheap. I would also be willing to make my own if the design is very simple.

Any help would be appreciated.

Please help me out!

I forgot to add that I live in Chicago! Sorry!