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    Whatever it is, it left me these

    Can't hatch them as there wasn't a male involved... Just stoked she produced!
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    Whatever it is, it left me these

    You may recall I posted a thread abou t a found fowl and the consensus was it is likely a white coturnix quail... Well, I came home yesterday from a short trip to find she left me these:
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    Chicken Ordinances in 95682

    Google "county of el dorado" then go to planning, then zoning. Under "residential uses". Or call them and ask for planning... Might be quicker.
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    Chicken Ordinances in 95682

    Yep, I know. Big, too. I don't think there I'd a "city" of Cameron Park. I think Placerville and South Lake Tahoe are the only cities. I checked the county codes and theres nothing specifically addressing chickens. If you live on an acre or more, they permit a stable, so I think a coop...
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    Chicken Ordinances in 95682

    Bernadette, I can take a look for you, I'm pretty savvy navigating codes. Do you live in unincorporated El Dorado County?
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    Is this a quail?

    No, I'm in california. The four inches guess is probably about right. Should I put up a "found quail" poster? I have no idea how valuable they are beyond pet affection, I just don't want thee little guy to feel out of sorts unnecessarily...
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    Is this a quail?

    I found this little guy in the backyard of our rental property in a residential neighborhood. I posted in the chicken breed section, but pretty compelling evidence suggests it might be a quail. True? Any idea of species? Should I keep it?
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    What did I find?

    well what a dumb plucker I am, I can't tell the difference between a chicken and a quail... I don't know about keeping it, because I really want egg laying hens. After looking at that site, though, I doubt it is a native species, so letting it go probably isn't a good idea...
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    What did I find?

    Barefoot mom, you may be on to something there... So I guess I should let the quail go and get me some real chickens... ; p
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    What did I find?

    The quail pictures I've found, they have squattier necks, different (more) color and tails...
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    What did I find?

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    What did I find?

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    What did I find?

    Is there a faq on how to post pics?
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    What did I find?

    Okay, this lost should do it!!
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    What did I find?

    Whatever this is, out prefers a ground nest rather than the box I made it.
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