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Could you use raw apple cider vinegar instead of sauerkraut juice? What would happen if you fermented Rye seed instead of sprouting it? Would they still eat it? We currently have well water, so chlorine isn't an issue. thanks for the insight!!

I ordered Winter Rye from an organic seed company and am waiting for it to get it here so I can start growing. Barley was unavailable... We'd like to get away from buying feed as well, but the 26% protein that the quail require doesn't leave too many options to grow their feed.

Anyone ever tried this? I know chickens love fodder, but not positive about quail...

Have a friend looking for a Buff Orpington rooster for his ladies. Would love to find one in or around Tuscaloosa. Thanks!!

oh wow!! I'm so sorry! We ended up purchasing 4 month old birds instead of attempting to hatch our breeders. From what I understand, bobwhites breeding season is March-August, so that may be the issue. There are a few GG breeders on this site, but when I contacted them in September they had...

He responded the same day when I sent him a PM. I paid with PayPal and got confirmation of the items shipped later that day as well. Very pleased with the quick response!!

The two that we culled were birds with black, swollen nubs for a foot. The breeder said that he had put the "purple spray" on them to help them heal, but there was obviously something else going on than just pecking. The birds are 3 months old, so frostbite wouldn't be possible this time of...

Went to pick up what was suppose to be my breeders for next year and it ending up being a rescue. I have 5-6 quail with black, swollen toes. Two were so bad I put them out of their misery. I also have a few that are standing on one leg like flamingos; is that normal? Or are they picking their...

Anyone have any?

I haven't ordered yet; we're waiting on our Quail Breeder's License and I'm contemplating raising them for meat birds or selling them to preserves for hunts. Wanted some feedback to see how the breed was before we bought eggs or chicks.

How much are your chicks and is there a minimum order?

How much are your chicks and is there a minimum order?

Interested to know what the hatch rate was and how well they're shipped. thanks!!

Thanks for the responses! We have raccoons, possums, and various other critters that would probably love a fresh chicken. We'll go with hardware cloth so we know we're safe.

Hello All! I'm in the planning stages of a run using the cattle panels. If the girls will only be in the run during the day and in a coop at night, will knotted aviary netting be sufficient over the cattle panels? We're also planning to use left over metal roofing up the sides of the run about 3...