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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    For you guys talking about washing or not washing eggs and how long they can be left out or stored for, Mother Earth News has an interesting article in their archives: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Sustainable-Farming/1977-11-01/Fresh-Eggs.aspx
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    Coturnix Quail Dieing not long after hatching.

    I'm glad things are working out better for you. Hopefully they all grow up to be strong, healthy birds. They are definitely little loudmouths when they want something. That's why our incubator stays upstairs so we can sleep in peace on hatch days.
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    What Are Quail Good For?

    If you have one get out when there is snow on the ground, you can hone your tracking skills.
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    Coturnix Quail Dieing not long after hatching.

    Our winter before this current one had epic snowfall and temps of -10F and the quail spent most of their time playing in the snow instead of in their warm, dry quail-house. Our last summer had temps over 100*F for weeks on end. They could not have cared less. Food and water and shelter from...
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    Coturnix Quail Dieing not long after hatching.

    They need 28% protein crumbles, 24% at the absolute minimum. And if you feed that same thing to them for their entire lives they will be happy and healthy for a very long time. Also, you would be better off not taking them away from the heat lamp at all until they are fully feathered. As babies...
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    Quail in winter

    Your quail are not allowed to play with mine anymore.
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    coop question re:housing coturnix outdoors...

    If you can rig a heat lamp so that it won't be exposed to the elements, you can run a bulb (no more than 60 watts) over them for a week or so. Just watch them to see how they are adapting. Coturnix are pretty tough and they'll covey up if they get cold.
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    coop question re:housing coturnix outdoors...

    As long as nothing can get into it and the quail are acclimated to being outside, they should be fine. Mine live outdoors all year round with no extra coddling in pens that are open on all sides. They do have a roof over the entire structure and flower pots to hide in, plus leaves have built up...
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    Quail in winter

    Alright, I can't have people getting all upset over my honest opinion of how they choose to try to communicate. I'll rescind my comments and take my quail and go home. I'd rather talk to them anyway.
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    coop question re:housing coturnix outdoors...

    They don't go to bed, so you would be better off with a solid roof across the whole thing or they will just be wet every time it rains. Also, quail will love to dig holes next to the edges and any predator will do its best to dig in and eat them. On this one it would probably be safer for them...
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    Quail in winter

    The OP posted this in 2007. I doubt they are still around waiting for an answer on this one.
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    Blue Egg Layers from University of Arkansas

    I bet they are excited! I'll be interested if and when any of them have some to sell. Those kids will get to learn all about supply and demand.
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    Who says Guineas are unsociable?

    Wow, those guys look pretty cool just running along beside you. I have two that I raised from day old babies that act like I am the Big Bad Wolf. They stand back at a safe distance and hurl insults at me if I get anywhere near them.
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    Blue Egg Layers from University of Arkansas

    Hey Jim, any idea how long it will be before those of us who are too old for 4H can get our hands on some of these for our backyards?
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    ***OKIES in the BYC III ***

    No problemo. I will keep it in a safe place.
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