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    Change Ordinance In Lemont, IL

    Hi MyChick2018. I am one of the science teachers in Lemont who hatches quail in the classroom. This year, we were told we are no longer allowed to do this because of the school's insurance reasons. This was a huge blow to our students and families who have loved this program and look forward...
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    One "evil" quail (extremely aggressive)

    Thanks Fishkeeper!
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    How do you regulate humidity?

    Thank you all! Three months and three hatches later I am getting better with your advice! Now, what to do with all my leftover male quails....! I seem to be the queen of hatching the males when I really want hens! Free male (Coturnix) quail available in Illinois!
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    How do you find a poultry vet?

    Hi there! Here in Illinois I called our county Farm Service Association and they gave me 2 names. Do you have something like that?
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    One "evil" quail (extremely aggressive)

    I am on your same situation, but with a male. I need to re home him. How can I find a place for him? I'm not sure which thread/link/forum to go to to post for rehoming?
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    HELP Hen is making a noise when breathing

    Hi starrmar006.Shout out from IL and I have family in Western WA so you are close to my heart. I also have 2 4-year old hens and one turkey with almost bronchitis\pneumonia-like symptoms. Gurgling sound when breathing, swollen sinuses, and mine had diarrhea. I took my chicks in to my vet, and...
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    How do you regulate humidity?

    Thank you thank you for the support! Can anyone help me with a link or info on the best way to store quail eggs before incubation? I'm going to search for threads, but if you can point me in the right direction, that would help.
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    How do you regulate humidity?

    Oh my gosh so stinking cute!!
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    How do you regulate humidity?

    Thanks! What a really good idea! I love when all of you reply with something you have tried and I can't wait to try it myself. I was supposed to have quail hatch today, but I'm on high anxiety because only one has slightly pipped and now--nothing! I do wonder if humidity played a role...
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    How do you regulate humidity?

    Hi there, good job with your new adventure! Yes, keeping that humidity steady is a challenge. You could try covering your incubator with a dish towel-that worked for me when mine kept dropping. I think ideally it should be about 40-50 %, in those first 2 weeks, but I have had mine dip down to...
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    I'm new at this..

    For all the experts, sorry in advance for not understanding threads entirely. I'm still learning, even though I'm not really new. I have 5 chicks, 3 ducks, and 3 Turks, and am a new quail mom! Saw our local pet store was selling them for snake food and had to rescue some! 2 boys, 2 girls...
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    ⠀ Skinny Chickens

    Someone else suggested vitamins too. They seem to like what they get for food, I think their crops r full (what exactly should I look for ?) Also, we have a mixed flock w 4 ducks (10 chickens) and I am wondering if there is competition? They seem to get along OK.... Thanks for your...
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    ⠀ Skinny Chickens

    Hi J ALLAN and Roada Red. I joined backyard chickens to read all the threads on skinny chickens. I have wormed mine by following Valbazen recommendations on this site. Mine also act totally normal, laying has been reduced a little. Mine have free access to Layena and scratch, and get several...
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    New Illinois Chick

    Thanks everyone for suggestions. I will keep reading any and all suggestions. I am having a hard time finding a chicken vet in my area, and I would gladly have a test done if I could find one. I read lots of good comments about how to worm them, which I followed. Well we will see. Do u...
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    New Illinois Chick

    Hello everyone I am excited to join your community! i have been particularly interested in threads about chickens losing weight and worming chickens. I have had my 10 beautiful girls for two years, and am starting to see significant weight loss. Very alarming! I am hoping all you experts can...
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