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    My new male (Yellow bill african duck) is twiching his wing and opeoning his mouth most times

    yea my ducks do this all the time. edited by staff
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    For J3172

    I DO know J3172, and as a current senior of Fisheries and Wildlife, studying avian biology at a major university, I can say that his birds are kept in the highest quality of conditions and his birds are happier than most captive galloanseres. I can also say that my OWN personal birds are very...
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    Who wants to have some Button Quail fun??? You? How about you?

    So, I have had GREAT success with my babies! I tried to post pics lat week, but they didn't work... I think they're working now, however! Any guesses on what I've got at this point? They hatched maybe 3 1/2 weeks ago and I LOVE them! If you know the SEX AND COLOR TYPE please let me know! Even...
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    Another question... my bad

    So, my button quail are growing (I haven't lost any of my 15 babies! yay!) and they're like 2 1/2 weeks old. They're getting their colors right now and I've decided to keep 3 or 4 pair of them (separately, of course), but I'm having trouble determining which are boys and which are girls...
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    Button quail... do males and females BOTH make this sound?

    Here's a video of the SOUND my young'ns are making (they're 2 1/2 weeks or so old)... Obviously ignore the coturnitx quail. It's not my video, I just snagged it from youtube haha Do both sexes make that call? thanks everyone! DJ
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    Predator Identification, Bird of Prey (Warning: Graphic Pics!)

    I hate to say it, but there are plenty of people who believe that birds of prey are a danger to their flock (which they are when your birds aren't fully protected) and would not hesitate to trap them in a foothold trap. They would be easy to catch in such a trap, as they like to perch in the...
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    Let's see how good you REALLY are! Button Quail Identification! ;)

    Okay, I hatched 15 little button quail the other day! I've done some digging, but I'm still not sure what I've got! I've posted some pics, but I must apologize in advance because 1.) the photos SUCK and 2.) The chicks are a little damp from their water GEEZ they're hyper!! I've never RAISED...
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    First baby pigeon!! NEED ADVICE

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    First baby pigeon!! NEED ADVICE

    okay, I decided to feed him! Filled his tiny little crop! Never thought I'd say this about a pigeon, but... SO DARN CUTE!!!!!
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    First baby pigeon!! NEED ADVICE

    oh, I'm prepared for the work. I've hand-fed before, but never an hour-old hatchling. Should I feed it right now? Tomorrow morning? Many game birds do not need to eat for a day or 2. Is this true of pigeons too? Thanks for the links, by the way! They'll be useful! DJ
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    First baby pigeon!! NEED ADVICE

    Hey everyone! I just had to move all of my pigeons from one property to another. Obviously when I did that, they abandoned their eggs (I had 1 pair of saddle homers on 2 eggs). So I couldn't resist, and popped 'em in the incubator. 1 of them died, so i threw it out, but the other hatched! A few...
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    EDIT: Second tundra swan put down, severe case of botulism.

    you can still often confirm lead poisoning after freezing the carcass. Simply unfreeze and look for lead pellets/sinkers in the crop of the bird. Doesn't sound like lead poisoning to me, though. That's just my 2 cents though:D
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    hey pigeon peoples quick question...

    My GF has the same problem with red squirrels. We just shoot 'em when we see them outside! Maybe get a terrier... Haha I have no idea.
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    harlequin ducks

    Hi Dr. Todd! I guess we Americans aren't as funny as you folks from Antarctica
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    harlequin ducks

    is "uncle Pete" the name of one of your multiple personalities?
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