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    Face protection when cleaning

    I've got a ton of N95s, so I use those when I'm going to be doing anything dusty (with re-use, I'm still using the same mask from when they were chicks). I figure there's no reason to mess with my lung health.
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    Can quail eat squash and their vines?

    Thanks everyone! My quail shall be feasting soon. Can't wait to see them going nuts over leaves bigger than they are, lol
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    Can quail eat squash and their vines?

    I just pulled a bunch of vines and baby squash from my garden paths; can I toss them to my quail? Absolutely no pesticides, of course. And they're some kind of unholy zucchini/melon hybrid that the squirrels planted, as far as I can tell
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    I need help my quail is walking backwards

    The poop looks fine to me, but I'm not as experienced there. Looks like some mine have had and none of them are ill (it's normal for them to look a little strange when the birds are stressed). She's definitely not egg bound if she's pooping, though, so that's one worry off your list! Be careful...
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    I need help my quail is walking backwards

    That looks like scalping by an overeager rooster--is the other quail a male? Because the boys that do that to their girls are, unfortunately, not keepers (and the usual recommended ratio is 1 boy to 5 or more hens, to reduce the chances of injury). If you haven't already, make sure to get some...
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    ‘Chocolate’ Coturnix!

    Why are you keeping them if you don't like them? And more to the point, why are you complaining about it on someone else's bird appreciation thread? Love the pictures, Susan and the farmer90, those are such pretty color morphs!
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    Quail suddenly unable to walk??

    Is it possible she's egg bound? When did she last lay, and is she pooping normally?
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    Quail suddenly unable to walk??

    Yeah, that cage height shouldn't be a problem. I would maybe dump out their feeder and double check for any wet spots/anything suspicious, just to rule out mold (and I assume their extra feed is being stored somewhere dry, and isn't a brand new bag that might be introducing new variables.) In...
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    Bumblefoot?

    I personally prefer this article: https://www.tillysnest.com/2015/12/non-surgical-bumblefoot-treatment-html/ I usually let them soak for around 30 minutes instead of 10 though, the longer they soak the easier the scabs come off! As for future prevention, check for any wet areas in your cage...
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    Need advice introducing young chicks to the flock

    I don't see anything wrong with letting them see each other as long as the older birds can't reach the younger ones until they're old enough to fully introduce. If the little roos do prove a distraction you can always separate them out to a different enclosure.
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    Quail suddenly unable to walk??

    This is a very old thread and I haven't read the rest of it, but regarding your post: I would move that hen to a quarantine cage. How tall is their enclosure? If it's too high, it's possible they both flushed and hit their heads, which is the best case scenario since it wouldn't be contagious...
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    What is wrong with my hen?

    Ooof, yeah, if it's been going on for hours putting her down might be the only option. Sorry to hear that.
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    What is wrong with my hen?

    Does she have any other symptoms? How old is she? It's always possible she flushed and bonked her head on something. I would personally give her a day or two in a quarantine bin to see if she'll bounce back.
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    Deformed feet in incubator!!

    Generally they're all born with slightly wonky feet (from being stuck in an egg), and walking around firms them up into the right shape. AKA: no need to worry yet, just leave the little guy to stumble around! If any still have significantly deformed feet tomorrow or the next day, you can google...
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    My first Quail. A mini blog.

    Oh she is LOVELY
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