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CPQ crop impaction or something else?
Unfortunately she passed away not long after I posted. Her throat and airway seem clear, but her little face is so tiny, I can't see very far into her throat. It didn't feel full to me, but my experience is very limited as I've only been keeping quail a couple of months and this was my first...- ShazUK
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CPQ crop impaction or something else?
Sorry to post multiple times, but thought it might help put repost here for people who have quail specific knowledge. Thread 'CPQ crop impaction or something else?' https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/cpq-crop-impaction-or-something-else.1640354/ -
CPQ crop impaction or something else?
I think one of my 9 week old CPQ hens has a crop impaction. She's been repeatedly swallowing for about 6 hours, I originally thought she'd eaten too much but she's still doing it. She was eating her game bird crumbles a few hours ago, but I've not seen her eat or drink for a while. She's not...- ShazUK
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Two pairs or a trio?
We collected a second male and kept him with our second female for a few days. Last night we put all four in their new indoor aviary with hiding spots at opposite ends. I'm happy to report that everyone seems to be getting on well. Boys seem completely uninterested in eachother and are just... -
Why's my roo being a butt hole?
One roo, two hens. They're CPQ and I was told they often do better as pairs and am prepared to split if necessary, but I expected to split the less favourable hen from the trio. This is his favourite hen and he's usually very kind to her and brings her treats. This behaviour lasted about 30... -
Why's my roo being a butt hole?
They did mate a couple of minutes later, they're now all (roo and both hens) cuddled up together. -
Why's my roo being a butt hole?
My hen is trying to lay, but my roo is going nuts. Is this normal? Anything I can do to make him less of a butt hole? -
Two pairs or a trio?
I have three almost 7 week old Chinese painted quail, two hens and a roo. They're pets so their comfort and happiness is my main priority, eggs are a bonus. With this in mind, would it be better to add a second roo, and provide nesting areas at opposite ends of the 'L', or keep them as a trio... -
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Quails hatching can I assist?
How long has it been pipped? Mine all took around 8-12 hours from pip to zip, but once started the zipping was very fast. -
Our first hatch - CPQ
Eeeek!! Yay! Please post updates on your hatch, I can't wait to follow and admire your little fuzzy buttons. :celebrate I'm so excited for you. -
Our first hatch - CPQ
Between 70 and 75, sometimes going as high as 80 when it rained outside. Before lockdown it was fairly stable at 45%-55% (without water) Keeping humidity down was more my issue. I bought a bigger dehumidifier, but it was filling with water and turning off often. My hygrometer was salt tested... -
Our first hatch - CPQ
Day 18. Unfortunately the remaining four eggs didn't hatch. I candled them this evening and they looked dead. I opened them to find one died before absorbing the yolk, the other three looked fully formed, but never internally pipped. They all looked dehydrated and shriveled up, only filling... -
Our first hatch - CPQ
Day 17 We have three little babies. So far all three look perfect and healthy. Fingers crossed for the remaining four eggs. -
Our first hatch - CPQ
We have one that's pipped the wrong end, I've read that it might need assistance, how should I proceed? **Edit** not to worry, he/she is out and exploring the incubator.