Recent content by marjo
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Lost Power to Incubator
Hi All and Happy New Year I'm happy to report that it was not all a loss I managed to get 23 chicks out of 48 there new year babies and doing well thanks for all the encouragement everyone -
Valley quails in the winter?
OMG That's the cutest little thing I can't answer your question sorry I'm still a Nob when it comes to raising Quail but I'm sure someone will give you the answer Good luck -
Lost Power to Incubator
The Southern Ontario Ice storm The storm did a number on this tree its one of my favorites now its down to half its branches This other tree is across the road on my neighbors front lawn It started last Friday and there are still some people without power today a week later and temps have... -
Quail food
That's an awsome price : ggschulz : I payed 25.99 for a 50 lb of turkey non medicated starter I have to order it special nobody stocks non medicated feed anymore -
Quail Diseases, what are they, how to know???
There is no signs of swelling or a scabs anywhere on the foot other than the joints The breeder I got them from keeps most of is birds in a large indoor flight pen with wood chips on top of a concrete floor I don't think that they have ever steeped on a wire floor till they they got to my... -
Quail Diseases, what are they, how to know???
Thank you TwoCrows I just checked its the right foot I washed the foot with warm water she liked that I can't see any kind of injury though The foot is bothering her cause when I put a little pressure on the joints she squirms a bit I separated her and put her on a bed of wood shavings at... -
Quail Diseases, what are they, how to know???
I noticed on one of my Hens that she was favoring one foot and this is what i saw some kind of arthritis or rheumatism I think Take a look is there anything that can be done to help -
Lost Power to Incubator
Thanks dc I read the tread you recommended on floating the eggs for viability great information I'm going to wait for another four days when I remove the egg turner I will try that and remove the duds that way I wont disturb the eggs as much -
Grit Oyster Shell
Thanks TwoCrows That makes sense I do understand now so I'm to offer Oyster shell for hens that will be laying for the young I don't need to do anything -
Lost Power to Incubator
Thanks dc3085 I need to get a generator hooked up to some of the essentials its amazing how reliant we all are to electricity I tried to candle some f the eggs I can't tell what's going on inside they are dark but I didn't notice anything moving didn't want to keep the egg out for to long I... -
Grit Oyster Shell
Thanks dc085 I though that they would need the grit to help digest food would it be of any benefit to them to start feeding oyster shell at an earlier age -
Lost Power to Incubator
Thanks spikenniper and sourland for replying its just another week or so and I'll candle them in the next day or so I'll be posting any new happinings Thanks -
Lost Power to Incubator
Thank you Spikenniper and Sourland for replying I think I will wait and see what will happen I will candle and see if tehre is anyknd of movement inside I will post the results here are a couple of pictures of the down tree branchs from the storm on the back yard and across the street I... -
Lost Power to Incubator
Good day We have gone through an Ice Storm that knocked the power out I have a full Incubator on the 9th day The power whent out Yesterday morning I was out when it happen around 10 AM I didnt get home till about 3 PM when I checked the incubator The temperature was down to 65 F and started to... -
Grit Oyster Shell
Hi to all Quail keepers I'm new to Quail and poultry I love browsing this forum and learning all about the different breeds of poultry and birds My question is when you should start to introduce Oyster shell to young Quail I have two week old Browns and wanted to give them some grit but I'm a...