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Hot HOT Weather
Thanks everyone, another hot day tomorrow... they are surviving so far -
Hot HOT Weather
That was nice (the free passes that is). Those fires were huge! My memories of Florida was of it being mainly humid and hot actually that and being told by the local guy who was with us to keep a good hold on all our luggage when we arrived at the airport! Do you just use Vit C powder ... -
Hot HOT Weather
Thanks for that- the area they are in is still getting some good air circulation (Easterly - which comes straight off the land) rather than the Westerly (off the Sea). So there has been a hot dry breeze So I've had to replenish the water on the towel reasonably often. I brought some vitamin... -
Hot HOT Weather
LOL - you guys are getting up, we are settling in for the evening - it's finally dipped below 35deg here. I think last night was the hottest night here in Perth in 21 years (it barely got below 30degC). So no real relief at this stage. Good luck with the hatching - my lot only started... -
Hot HOT Weather
Quick query regarding Coturnix and hot weather. We've just had our 3rd day over 41degC (that's 104degF). The quails are surviving (so far) - I've given them loads of water, and had a damp towel draped over the cages to try and provide some evaporative cooling. With the temp due to hit this... -
Marking quail eggs
We do have sharpies in Australia (well at least in Western Australia) I know officeworks has them, and I saw them at Woolworths the other day. I use these a lot for the kids craft work. -
what is the best feed to feed to just hatched quail.
Barostoc does a game bird starter/grower/finisher mix... but they are Eastern States based. However apparently Pet Stock stores here in WA stores can get it in. So worth while checking if you have a PetStock store near you in SA. Details on the game bird starter... -
Protein Ratio of feed for coturnix
Unfortunately I'm in Western Australia - and they are on the other side. So eggs are really the only way I'd be able to get some. Quarantine between the two sides is pretty heavy these days. I noticed they sell products at some of the markets in Sydney, so I might see if I can find someone to... -
Protein Ratio of feed for coturnix
Thanks heaps - I wanted to make sure that I wasn't giving them too high a protein diet. But I think I can still up the levels a bit. My first batch have only just started to mature (at 6 weeks they are around 240g). They hatched from eggs given to me by a workmate that knew I had an... -
Protein Ratio of feed for coturnix
Just wondering what level of protein people feed their birds. I haven't been able to source a game bird/turkey starter here in Western Australia with protein higher than 19%. So at the moment I have a laying mash (15% protein), which I combine with meat meal (apparently normally around... -
were do i get quail egg cartons?
Hmm - I'd be interested to know to. They look great! I've sent him a message asking him (or her) if they could post to Australia.... I buy a lot of my stuff from the US so already have paypal etc all set up. -
were do i get quail egg cartons?
Youri, If you are looking for somewhere in Australia Plastic holders for 10 eggs http://www.brookfieldpoultryequipment.com/products.php?id=379&r=98 Or papermache flats that hold 50 eggs http://www.brookfieldpoultryequipment.com/products.php?id=222&r=98 Haven't found anywhere else locally as yet.