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    Waterer is making brooder too damp

    My waterer is making my brooder too damp. What should I do to fix it? The chicks aren't even splashing the water into the bedding. My viewing window at the top is getting steamy and the chicks are kind of damp. Should I add more ventilation? I've tried doing that, but it loses temperature too...
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    Incubator build help

    Should I make the outside from a foam cooler or a plastic cooler? Regular or cabinet incubator? I will be hatching 50 quail eggs. If I do a cabinet incubator, how does lockdown work? Will I need to move the eggs to a different container for the last few days? How accurate are homemade...
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    Best DIY incubator?

    I have been looking around for DIY incubators and everyone seems to have different opinions. Which homemade incubator model do most people use and have success with? Also, should I use a thermostat or dimmer to regulate temperature? And if thermostat, can it just be a reptile one or does it have...
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    Planning quail aviary

    @BReeder! Yep, you're right! I'm a bit reluctant to drill anything into the concrete as I might remove the aviary later on, but I think it should be heavy enough to avoid getting blown over.
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    Planning quail aviary

    Thanks for the responses everyone! I did think about using PVC pipe as I liked how it was easy to put together and move around. However, I calculated that it costs a lot more than wood, and you'll have to get "furniture grade" PVC pipe because normal pipe will degrade slowly when exposed to UV...
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    Planning quail aviary

    Hi everyone! This is my first post here. I have decided to get into keeping Coturnix quail for their eggs. I've decided to go with an aviary style enclosure, because from my research, a wire-bottom cage can harm their feet, and a hutch ceiling is too low. I also like being able to observe the...
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