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    controlling quail smelliness and dust inside.

    The enclosure would be a Living world deluxe animal cage (Extra large, it’s on amazon) Saw another user on here use that for some coturnix inside and looked to be a fine setup.
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    controlling quail smelliness and dust inside.

    Hi all, I was going to incubate some Coturnix quail eggs this summer and keep a couple hens as indoor pets. I came to talk about the smell and the dust. As far as dust goes I plan on vaccuming frequently, getting a less dusty substrate, and using a HEPA air purifier. for smell, besides...
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    Outdoor plants for budgie toys?

    anyone know what wild plants budgies can consume? Wanted to make toys and enrichment out of outdoor flora. I know the woods safe for perches but what about foliage, weeds, leaves, etc...?
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    Copperhead

    A wire skirt (preferably hardware cloth) would work better. Gravel may be uncomfortable for a snake, but not impossible to get through. It is harder to keep out snakes due to their anatomy and reptilian mindset, but take comfort in that snakes are not much of a problem if proper precautions are...
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    Anyone an avid tree-climber?

    I love tree climbing. I try to get out there everyday. I had no one to re-teach me unfortunately (I stopped climbing as much up til 8th grade) so I have a scar on my chest, lotta soreness, and thick calluses. The pain was worth it though, because the thrill is awesome! The wind on my face, the...
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    Taking chicks out in cold weather?

    They are about six weeks or so, the ducklings maybe slightly younger; yet are hardier than the chickens.
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    Taking chicks out in cold weather?

    so I wanted to take the chicks out, however it’s about 35 f right now. They all feathered out. Four are amberlink (being more cold hardy I’m sure they’d be more alright) and four red junglefowl, I worry for the former as they aren’t as cold resistant from what I have seen. I also have 6 khaki...
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    Are crows bad?

    Crows are usually not powerful enough, or lack the intent to go after chickens. They might go after the less agile bantams and chicks. Other than that, they might steal feed and mess with the chickens (not enough to cause much harm at least)
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    A fuzzy poem

    As I sit in front of my fuzzy children And watch them; so soft, so silken I think about this world of mine I think about this sweet point in time My arm reaches in, to meet my tiny infants They stare into my eyes, not a hint of distance Some aloof, watching from afar Others up close, the...
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    what breed is my Bantam chick?

    “It looks like a individualistic quality Black Cochin.”
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    flying KC

    I don’t own ducks, (although I plan on probably getting some KC) I wanted a good laying breed, that was flighty and had moderate flying abilities for free ranging. Anyway, KC are actually okay at flying, especially if they are still growing. They fly less once they come of age though. Maybe...
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    quail school project

    What I am amazed by is how scientists think (Any) quail don’t go broody, I have never owned quail but surely they are not that far into domestication. :O
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    Hen most likely sick

    Update: checked on her this morning and found a broken egg, and a fully formed egg (although it was rough looking). She is eating and drinking normal and is vocalizing. Feces look normal. When I came down she let out a massive poop. My feeling was she was egg bound, and the electrolyte water...
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    Hen most likely sick

    Thank you, I checked her crop, but it seems to be empty, also checked her breath for sourness, but I am not sure. I’ll go check her belly as well. not positive if she laid today but I don’t think did, I will check for sure tomorrow to know 100% if she is still laying.
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    Hen most likely sick

    found one of my hens alone and hunched up. Symptoms include, hunched over, slightly congested breathing. I have yet to check her feces and feathers for parasites. She also is closing her eyes shut every few seconds. But no signs of crust or swelling. She refuses to walk. She is in an unused...
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