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    Bourke Parakeet or Budgie

    Wow! brilliant! Thank you for all of the information it's very helpful! Everyone seems to agree on budgies being great. Just have yet to speak to anyone who has had Bourke's and how they compare first hand.
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    Bourke Parakeet or Budgie

    Just looking for opinions on Bourke Parakeets and Budgies to try and make a decision. Have done a fair bit of reading but looking for first hand knowledge. Can't seem to find many Bourke breeders in the UK where I live.
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    My quail's head is really bloody!

    No problem hope they recover OK :)
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    My quail's head is really bloody!

    It is possible you may need more females. He may be overdoing it mating with two females. I think it is recommended to keep 1 male to 3-4 females to avoid too many feathers being pulled during mating. I could be wrong though. You may want to wait for someone more experienced to reply. But...
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    Cage for coturnix quail

    I agree with James. A rabbit hutch would be your best bet for you and your quail.
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    Cage for coturnix quail

    I don't think it would be the best option. From what I can gather if a cat or racoon can can get its paw in then it can kill them (yanking heads through). If it was covered in very small wire or hardware cloth then I guess it would be fine :) Just my opinion though
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    Quail housing help

    Thanks for the link! Was a big help. Am going to go with this now: http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B004QRO8LK/ref=cm_cr_pr_btm_link_2?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addFiveStar&pageNumber=2&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending Will make sure to secure the underside and provide...
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    Quail housing help

    Also what type of quail do you keep?
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    Quail housing help

    Thanks for the reply Weirdness! Good to see somebody else from the UK. I am thinking if getting around 5-6 so just looking for something small scale. Have read the ground vs wire debates and think I would like to keep them on the ground. Maybe a different designed ground hutch would be better?
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    Quail housing help

    Just to check with everyone. Would this sort of design be suitable for keep quail? http://ana-white.com/2012/05/plans/frame-chicken-coop
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    Protein %?

    Ok I want to keep only a few for egg laying. More as a hobby rather than fattening them up to eat. Would 20% be better then?
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    Protein %?

    Brilliant thank you. I will try to aim for a higher protein percentage then.
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    Protein %?

    Hello everybody. I am looking at keeping Japanese Quail soon and found this feed at a local store. Looks like 20% protein but am sure I have seen members recommend a higher percentage on here. Would it be suitable...
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    Quail housing help

    Thanks Sethc I am in the UK. We have had a few cold winters lately and lots of snow so think you are right may be best to have a raised hutch. It would be easier for cleaning you are right. Hopefully will pick up or build something soon can't wait to get started :)
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    Quail housing help

    Thank you for uploading the pictures! :) They look brilliant and have a better idea about the design now. Still deciding whether I want a raised hutch or a ground based hutch. May even consider making my own if I feel brave!
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