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    Day old chicks- possible illinesses?

    Thank you! I helped these three sick ones to drink and they did and two of them even ate. Sadly though two died last night and I got one left from the sick bunch that is looking great except she keeps shaking her head which then knocks her to the ground then she looks like she tries to sleep. To...
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    Newborn chick still shaking head....why?

    I have a 2 day old chick that keeps shaking its head. It stops for awhile then goes crazy again. She has been at this both days now and will flop around too on the ground from shaking her head so hard. At first I thought it was water or something it was trying to shake off but now its just a...
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    Day old chicks- possible illinesses?

    Hi I tried to delete this post but can't figure out how. The two sick chicks died soon after I got them so disregard this post. :( Blessings ~Misty
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    Finally got my chickens after years of wanting some :D

    So I been wanting to get some chickens for at least a year or three now lol. I finally got me 5 and am so excited ;) I got them to control the eggs and its part of my urban backyard farm plan that's falling into place. Also looking forward to using their droppings for compost and in turn...
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    Worms - not mealies, but garden worms

    I want to do both mealworms and red wigglers myself and got the rubber maid totes but now need the worms too ;) Did you ever find a trusted seller yet? I want to use the red wigglers for composting and fishing but I know the chickens will get them as a treat as well :)
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    Snaplock chicken coops

    I have 5 standard sized chickens and wonder if you guys would think that the smaller one would be big enough for them? Hubby thinks that is the one we should get...that and he is very set against me getting any more chickens too :(. I would have a excuse to get more if I had the larger coop...
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    Quail food

    Thank you...I just checked the website and they are out of stock..I've never seen that one in there but at least I have something to go off of and can find a similar one even if at another store or ask them to order some like you mentioned.
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    Determine age of quail

    So do you put them on to determine the oldest to kill first? Or how do you band them? Also so you house your quail together depending on their age? Maybe that would work better...I still am trying to figure out how to house them I was going to make a pen for them tomorrow for them all to live...
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    Determine age of quail

    I never considered alternating the legs to use one single color twice...nice tip! I saw these on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/320350451535?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 ...and thought they would work good but I really have no clue on the size and I assume the chicks...
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    Quail food

    I'm having a hard time finding any food to feed quail in my area. I have a Big R, Tractor Supply and a Farm N Fleet close by me to purchase feed from. Knowing I'm sure each area stocks differently though but can anyone recommend me to a feed they might carry at one of these? I've went and...
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    Does anybody make money with their quail?

    What is the going rate for a dozen Quail eggs to consume? I have considered to try to sell some eggs to pay for my feed and other misc cost. I plan on raising them to help feed my family so if I can come out better and find a way to cover any additional expenses I could feed the family free...
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    Determine age of quail

    I'm beginning to raise quail...have not got them yet still doing my book worming trying to learn as much as I can first. But I plan on raising them for eggs and meat and keeping some eggs for hatching some new chicks along the way to keep the process going. But, how do I know how old they are...
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    Pics of PVC runs please?

    Nice pictures everyone...anyone have any tips on building a door? That is where I am lost..I've looked online but I do not really get it...I'm not a builder as you can see but I'm gonna attempt to do one soon...within the next few days...I know this post is kinda dated but I'll have to remember...
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    Getting licensed for bobwhite

    Sorry I guess I didn't consider taking over the post for Coturnix...just saw this and related to quails and went with it. In my city our limit for chickens is 12 and we can not have any Roosters...houses must be keep 15 feet from the adjoining property lines as well. Thankfully I have a good...
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    Why not "Medicated" feed for quail?

    I would be afraid I would be digesting some of this medication too...my purpose to raising my own food is 1. healthier food for me and my family 2. teach my kids to live by their own means not by nasty poor food in the stores 3. to save money...or at least when compared to the quality of food I...
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