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    Prime Minister's story

    The posts on pigeontalk were one of the resources that helped guide me through the process of handfeeding, medicating and caring for my pigeon. I actually have never bothered joining, however. Thanks for the reminder - I might ought to, even if I can't find a bird there, a community will be...
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    Quail food without a package

    Thanks for the extra tidbits, folks. Crushed whole boiled eggs are a great idea for fresh added nutrients. I like the idea of sprouted seeds, too. I read over the info in the other homemade feed post, but it seems to be lacking the focus I'm seeking in this project and unfortunately I didn't...
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    Yikes, I have two male button quail!

    I'll keep a watchful eye for now and acquire a screen divider for the enclosure, just in case. With the extra space, and addition of faux foliage, Noodles seems to be having an easier time hiding when his brother gets feisty. As for the quest for quail hens, my city is pretty deficient at the...
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    Prime Minister's story

    I present to you the story of my pigeon, Prime Minister, for your reading pleasure: In the summer of 2010 I found a pigeon laying behind a dumpster on my way home from work. Severely emaciated, with a crooked leg and tail, part of his wing bone exposed where it had been broken off, and a body...
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    Quail food without a package

    To those of you who have expressed interest in this thread, I just want to point out that even though it is slow-going, I have begun my research into quail diets! There are several thorough poultry farm research articles to be found with a bit of poking around detailing the dietary requirements...
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    Yikes, I have two male button quail!

    My two baby buttons, Noodle and Bean, have just recently finished fledging. Being new to buttons, I have actually never seen fully fledged adults of any variety, but going off the wealth of photos available online, It appears Noodle is a standard silver male and Bean, while much less obvious, I...
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    Quail food without a package

    Thanks for the interest and tips! I'll try to keep you all posted on my progress. I looked into keeping dubia or blabares roaches a while back, but apparently Canada has very strict import laws regarding exotic insects, and the majority are illegal to own here without a proper double-sealed...
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    Quail food without a package

    Since I picked up my two button quail chicks, I have been scouring the internet for information on game bird feed alternatives, but it seems most people simply opt for the convenience of prepackaged feed. Forgive me if I missed a major thread somewhere, but as an aspiring homesteader, hardcore...
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    Not even a pullet

    Much thanks for all the warm welcomes. I look forward to seeing you all around the boards.
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    Not even a pullet

    Hello from an aspiring poultry person. Being one of those crazy would-be off-grid homesteaders has been a bit of a dream of mine for quite some years now and I'm finally getting a real start on it. In the coming summer, I'm going to have a proper garden (not pots on a patio) and I'll be getting...
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