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    Sexing a Roux over Pharoah Quail

    This is a fair point, and always what we planned to do with excess males once we were happy with the size of our flock, so more eggs may be the answer right now...
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    Sexing a Roux over Pharoah Quail

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    Sexing a Roux over Pharoah Quail

    Hi there Thanks for your reply - yes, the crowing is how I was able to sex the English white. Was just wondering if anyone could tell by the feathering on this last one as there appears to be a shortage of hens in my area so I know I need to start looking asap...
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    Sexing a Roux over Pharoah Quail

    Hi guys Hatched my first ever batch 4 weeks ago and currently have what I believe are: Male Italian Male English White 2x Female Falbfee I'm just having trouble sexing this last one, which I'm told is a Roux over Pharoah Can anyone tell by the markings ? I'm aware if another Male then I need...
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    Poorly Quail Chick

    Unfortunately, 5 minutes after posting I lost the chick. There were no other symptoms I could see. I knew it was going to be very hard to keep him going- it was over 3 days from pip to getting him out of the shell so I just dont think he had much left in him (I didnt expect him to make the first...
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    Poorly Quail Chick

    Hi everyone My first post and my first attempt at hatching quail. I have had 5 in the brooder whonhatched Saturday and Sunday. 2 were shrinkwrapped because of humidity issues and at the point when I could tell they couldn't get out and were fading (minimal movement) I decided to assist (The...
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