Hi Everyone!
I have been browsing (drooling?) over the backyard chicken forums for years but since I live in a tough HOA I never dreamed I could own chickens and then I read a book that pointed out the benefits of keeping quail...it got the wheels turning. I have been doing tons of research for the past few months but I still need some help. I have decided on Japanese Coturnix but haven't figured out the coloring yet
I will be keeping them in my well ventilated garage next to a nice sized window so they will get plenty of light. I settled on a Bass brand rabbit cage with a removable tray under the wire. I still need help figuring out what size to get but I guess that depends on how many birds I have which leads me to my next question: how many eggs should I buy? I planned on 25 because I think a dozen is a good amount to start with. Will I need to buy new eggs every year for genetic diversity? Any links for quail sized leg bands?
I am buying a HovaBator 1602N and installing a fan myself. Do I need to get a special egg candler or can I use a flash light?
How do I find out which of you are selling eggs? Anyone around PA? Any recommendations for making them more gentle, perhaps a specific breed is more calm?
TIA! Also if you have any money saving tips please pass them along!
I have been browsing (drooling?) over the backyard chicken forums for years but since I live in a tough HOA I never dreamed I could own chickens and then I read a book that pointed out the benefits of keeping quail...it got the wheels turning. I have been doing tons of research for the past few months but I still need some help. I have decided on Japanese Coturnix but haven't figured out the coloring yet
I will be keeping them in my well ventilated garage next to a nice sized window so they will get plenty of light. I settled on a Bass brand rabbit cage with a removable tray under the wire. I still need help figuring out what size to get but I guess that depends on how many birds I have which leads me to my next question: how many eggs should I buy? I planned on 25 because I think a dozen is a good amount to start with. Will I need to buy new eggs every year for genetic diversity? Any links for quail sized leg bands?
I am buying a HovaBator 1602N and installing a fan myself. Do I need to get a special egg candler or can I use a flash light?
How do I find out which of you are selling eggs? Anyone around PA? Any recommendations for making them more gentle, perhaps a specific breed is more calm?
TIA! Also if you have any money saving tips please pass them along!