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    Mites

    My free range Bantams have dark colored mites, grey colored butts with obvious eggs on the feather shafts and skin around their vents. I have treated with Ivermectin pour-on and Permethrin powder. I had this reoccur 3 times. The last treatment was a bath to remove all nits, Sevin powder, and...
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    Meal worms: Super Expensive Form of Protein?

    Buy them online, they are about $30 for a 5# bag. Also, can feed them live mealworms. I buy from Rainbow mealworms. They were just running a special of 5,000 live for $20. You will need to put them in a plastic container with vented lid containing about 3 inches of wheat bran. Keep in fridge or...
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    Just how useful is a rooster anyway?

    I totally agree. The best you can hope for from your rooster is a warning call to the hens. I have free range Old English Bantams that live in a fenced pasture. My rooster is a rotten little thing. He will not tolerate anyone or anything getting close to the hens (including us). He spends a lot...
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    Just how useful is a rooster anyway?

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    Mearns quail, Mountain quail, Benson quail for sale.

    Where did you send them John?
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    Mearns quail, Mountain quail, Benson quail for sale.

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    Mearns quail, Mountain quail, Benson quail for sale.

    I need to see photo's and sizes of your pens please. Also, need zip code to get shipping quote. Thanks, Brenda
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    Mearns quail, Mountain quail, Benson quail for sale.

    I'm sorry, was this message regarding price of Mountain quail meant for me or Cleveland Quail? Thanks!
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    Mearns quail, Mountain quail, Benson quail for sale.

    2-5 years lifespan in captivity is average. They need a LARGE enclosure. They are very territorial during breeding season. Best kept in a trio rather than several pairs. Single pairs mate for life.
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    Mearns quail, Mountain quail, Benson quail for sale.

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    Mearns quail, Mountain quail, Benson quail for sale.

    $75.00
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    Mearns quail, Mountain quail, Benson quail for sale.

    Isn't it too hot to ship in June?
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    Quail with crop infection

    Thanks everyone for sharing your opinions, experience and advice. I didn't mean to cause an argument. My bird has died, so I will keep this in mind if I ever have any similar problems.
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    Quail with crop infection

    You mix Ivomec injectable in an oral solution?
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    Quail with crop infection

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