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    Ornery coturnix hen.

    I'm pretty new to raising quail. My 3rd hatch is 8 weeks old now and man do I have one mean hen! She's the biggest hen I've had yet so I wanted to keep her for a breeder but she just knocks the crap outta everyone including the roosters. I've been butchering at 10 weeks but quail sounds good for...
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    sick hen

    Thanks cafarmgirl, I'm pretty sure she's not laying. She's never been wormed that I know of. I'll pick up some dewormer, even if that's not the problem it certainly can't hurt. whatever the issue is she seems to be getting better. A little more active now, vent not so messy and poop getting back...
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    sick hen

    I have a RIR hen that's acting sick. She was given to me 3 yrs ago as a fully mature hen so she's at least 4yrs old but could be older. She's been one of my best hens. Good layer and very docile. A couple weeks ago I noticed she was hanging out in the coop alone while everyone else was out...
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