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    Quail or No Quail?

    Just a warning--quail catch diseases from chickens very easily. If you do decide to get some quail, make sure they're housed far away from your hens.
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    Sand vs. Deep Litter - Mite Prevention

    I currently keep 15 coturnix quail in a 4x8 aviary, which sits on the ground (but the entire bottom is also covered in wire mesh to keep predators out, with a layer of bedding on top). I've been using the deep litter method for the past 8 months and have overall been very happy with it, but I...
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    Where to Buy Coturnix Quail in Colorado. Tried Everything. :I

    Hi! I live in Denver and I've had the best luck finding quail either via Craigslist or the "Colorado Poultry and Fowl for Sale" facebook group. Unfortunately I myself don't have any extra birds right now, but I could hatch you some chicks if you're interested.
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    Anyone Breeding Ringneck Doves in Colorado?

    Thanks for the recommendation. Looks like I've already missed their last swap of the year, but I'll check back in 2018.
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    Anyone Breeding Ringneck Doves in Colorado?

    Hello! Apologies if this is the wrong place for this. Hoping to get a ringneck dove as a pet early next year after the holidays. I'm not having much luck finding any in my area via Craigslist/local buy-sell groups, etc. Is anyone breeding and selling these birds in Colorado? I'd ideally like a...
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    What should I do with my injured quail?

    For her head you can apply Vetericyn spray (found in pet stores and feed stores) or some Neosporin (the kind WITHOUT added pain relief) after very very gently cleaning away the blood. If you can't get the blood off, or cleaning her seems to be stressing her out just leave it, it'll scab and fall...
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    Treating Scaly Leg Mites

    They are coturnix. This hen seems to be the most badly affected. The leg scales are slightly raised and look grey/dirty underneath. Since I can't actually see the mites and she already looks a mess due to the molt, how can I tell when I've gotten rid of them?
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    Wire Cleaning

    I usually do about half and half plain white vinegar and water. Once I spray it on I'll let it sit anywhere from 5-20 minutes depending on how much poop buildup there is--I really just sort of eyeball it. After letting it sit I scrub off the poop and rinse everything off with the hose. Really...
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    Treating Scaly Leg Mites

    I recently noticed that a couple of my quail have what appears to be scaly leg mites. Since these are supposed to be contagious, I've been treating all my birds as a precaution by coating their legs in vegetable/coconut oil every other day and adding food-grade diatomaceous earth to the coop. My...
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    Wire Cleaning

    I bought one of those brushes you use to clean grills and it works pretty well. A diluted vinegar solution is good for dissolving the poop and is safe for the birds--spray the wire and let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub with the grill brush.
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    Tough Question

    You can also try putting them in a shot glass or pint glass for some "physical therapy." As they try to push up on their legs to escape the glass, it helps to strengthen them. A little easier than trying to make little braces for tiny quail legs :)...
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    Jap quail hatch survival rate

    Make sure your brooder has a warmer side and a cooler side--I lost a couple of chicks to overheating on an especially hot day when they couldn't get away from the heat lamp. Pay close attention to see if they're all huddled up together under the light (too cold) or spread out on the far edges of...
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    Two Male Coturnix Quail in Denver, CO

    I was told these birds were young females when I purchased them, but a few weeks and more feathers later it seems they are actually male. I don't have enough females in my flock to keep two extra boys happy, so I need to find a new home for these two. I believe they are 5-6 weeks old. I was told...
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    Aggressive Male - Time to Cull?

    Hi! I have a male coturnix I was hoping to keep for breeding/sentimental reasons. He's been living by himself the past few weeks due to a shortage of females. He is lonely and LOUD, so today I decided to experiment with putting my biggest and toughest hen in with him to try to calm him down a...
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    Improvised/diy adult quail feed for 3 days?

    Can you get mealworms where you are? They'll have them at the feed store or you might find them someplace that sells food for reptiles. They're high in protein and make a good supplement.
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