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    Quail breed identification and temperament differences

    Oh that's good for me to know! I'll see about working some of the gold italian genes in here. I wonder if they're in the same strands as my tans..
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    Quail breed identification and temperament differences

    I have specifically started breeding my quail for temperament and friendliness toward people and have had 3 generations of moderate success! The first little birdie seems to be a wild type, l've had some that are very docile and some that are very rambunctious but only one was ever outwardly...
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    Ended 14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Cutest Baby Fowl Photo Contest—Win a Brinsea Incubator!

    Little Larkspur! Coturnix Quail Chick.
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    Ended 14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Guess When BYC Will Hit 26 Million Messages!

    4/8/2023 at 6pm
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    Ended 14th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-Along—Guess When BYC Will Hit 26 Million Messages!

    4/3/2023 5 pm
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    Quail cannot walk after shots?

    Alright. I did as you recommended and cut the feed to lower the protein content. The crumble is the same color and size, so he won't favor one. As said in the other reply, I just realized how much feather is on his thigh. I compared it to his brother of the same age and size, and he's lost a...
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    Quail cannot walk after shots?

    Yes i've considered that. I'll try cutting the feed with it. Upon greater inspection of his body, I noticed his 'fluffy pants' around his legs are very loose. I have determined that the muscle loss was in his legs, which now is something I can help him with. He actually loves being held, so a...
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    Quail cannot walk after shots?

    When he gives up and stops acting like himself, I will cull him. But he doesn't seem to have pain. His feet are normal, a little swelling around one toe that has been there since he was 8 weeks (Caught his claw and pulled it.) Unfortunately there's no game bird crumble, only the starters around...
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    Quail cannot walk after shots?

    About two weeks now. I have spoken with the vet, but they're more of a generalist than a specialist. Unfortunately, that's the only vet in the area.. I do not think it is just soreness, because it's been so long. I came here because nobody can give me answers. Echo is 1y 2m old. He is on pine...
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    Quail cannot walk after shots?

    Hello! My dear buddy Echo had a severe double eye infection and was put on antibiotics. The dose was injectables 4-6 times a day for a week in the pectoral muscle. He seemed to grow more and more sore with the injections, but his eyes and behavior did grow better... BUT. Now he can only hobble...
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    Quail and Genetics

    I do have silvers! And some greys with mixed wild type genes that seem to make silvers. I've a few tibetians that are solid in health and very friendly, and I have a tan I'm not quite sure where she came from genetically. Her chicks are always very healthy, as are the dark dark grey birds. The...
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    Quail and Genetics

    Hello! So I am relatively new to quail and just wished to discuss an observation regarding my quail. I have discovered an interesting neurological twitch. The quail in question are just fine, eat and drink and socialize with the flock, but these quail shake or have a twitch of sorts. Neither...
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    Light on baby quail at night

    I've been studying their reactions to different lights and whatnot. I've found a string of red LEDs with a dimmer is plenty, can find them on amazon.
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    Tuxedo Chick

    She wasn't very happy I woke her up to check on her. 4 wks old and with the death stare of her mother.
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    Light on baby quail at night

    I read a study that too much light for the babies can make for aggressive males. I had some in my first batch that were extraordinarily hostile, and some that were very sweet, so maybe that's just luck of the draw? But I use ceramic bulbs, and a timed light that dims down over an hour. I noticed...
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