Recent content by Otter22
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Another button quail color question
Yes Alexandra, The Fallow eggs did all make it in great shape. My first thought on the male above was silver blue face red breasted. I was told that color could not happen but that is what I thought it was. And the eggs that male came from I think are also from Alexandra Any other thoughts... -
Another button quail color question
I have a few adult button quail that I have questions about color. I thought I would post a few pics and see what you guys think. First two photos male red breasted? Third photo same male and Hen Ivory? she really has a more cream color in the photo she looks a bit orange. Last photo hen I... -
Quail eggs for eating
Hi Tonya, Those are some really good suggestions. I will check it out and see what I can find out. I does seem kind of strange that I am not getting more answers to this question the little suckers lay a ton of eggs and seems like it would be some good helpful information for others. Thank... -
Quail eggs for eating
Thank you for your thoughts. Anybody else have any suggestions? Thank you, John -
Quail eggs for eating
I have a local store that would like to buy fresh quail eggs from me for eating. I always keep them in the frige and wash them before I eat them. I have looked around and it seems that it is suggested that you just wipe the eggs off with a damp paper towel to get any dirt off not soak them and... -
GOT EM! (2 buttons and 2 questions)
One pair of my buttons the male had a bald back feathers would start to grow for a few days and then bald again. This went on for a few months and I was getting frustrated. But I just fed them well and let them stay together he is now one of my most beautiful males. -
So what's up the the english Whites
Cages are 18" X 26" and 14" high there are 4 birds to a cage and they are outside so not to hot. As for sex of the birds not sure out of 4 birds I get 2 eggs a day for the last month or so. Maybe thats my answer but never have seen any of them crowing in that cage or mating behavior. Hmm. Man... -
So what's up the the english Whites
Why do the english whites seem to be so nasty or are the ones that get beat up all the time. I have had 3 english whites and 1 M gold together for months no problems go out the other day and 2 whites are bloody messes and Ones face is all covered in blood watched them for a few minutes and the... -
Button Quail pics, now 5 weeks old! *UPDATED with New Pics!*
You know I had two chicks that looked just like that guy. I thought they were splash of some kind too mine are a few weeks older than yours and now they are looking more like cinnamon Red breasted to me, They now have full red breasts kind of charcoal grey on there back. Here is a photo of mine... -
Changing feed
I have found a feed store in my area that can get me a higher protein no medicated purina game bird. It should be in this week. I was wondering what is the best way to change feed all at once or is it better to mix the old and the new for awhile. I have almost a new bag of the old but not very... -
Game bird crumble size
Thank you guys for all your suggestions the Bar & ale brand is not starter is if game crumble. There is a mill here that has 28% turkey feed non medicated but only have it part of the year I turkey raising season. I have been talking about coturnix. The buttons hatched the other day and yes I... -
Game bird crumble size
The brand is Bar & Ale 22% protein gamebird I have read on here that many feed straight crumble for the coturnix chicks and was trying that out this time. As in the past I am having trouble getting a good grind I have tried a food processor, coffee grinder and blender and I either get big... -
Game bird crumble size
Ok wondering if I'm crazy or the size of my crumble is larger than the last bag. I am also seeing what seems like problems most of my quail cages would about empty the food dishes over night and I would fill them first thing in the morning. Since I have this new bag of food they are not eating... -
Baby pictures
I hatched out some mix color coturnix babies form eggs I got from Alexandra (Quail lady) I am very happy with the hatch and the mix of babies. I was in a mood and got out the camera took a few photos. I am not sure of all the colors but I think they look really nice and it will be fun to see... -
chicks hatching from small end
Well the eggs that were breech were some of the last to hatch and my temps had been between 99 and maybe a bit over 100 a few times. Yes they were shipped eggs. I used the a new turner I got for my incubator for the first time with this hatch it is a turn-x incubator and the only other thought...