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  1. SavageChick

    Lost Button Quail

    Well, I did the unthinkable, most idiotic, thing I could do today. I was having some trouble sexing one of my button quail. So, in a moment of pure genius, I thought it would be a good idea to take a photo of it in natural sunlight...outdoors - while holding him in my hand. Somewhere out in...
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    Purple Finch Chicks...

    Normally on the quail forum, but wanted to share a photo here of our wild purple finch chicks nesting in a basket outside.
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    African Harlequin Quail

    Have been eyeballing this beautiful breed for a few months now. Would anyone be willing to share their experience with these birds? Any information on incubation, hatching, rearing, behavior, etc., would be greatly appreciated!
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    New Male Button Quail Problem....

    Looks like I've gotten myself into a pickle with a new button quail that was given to me for free. So, this little male bird is around 9 months old. The lady who gave him to me originally bought him as a single bird from the pet store, and was told that the female(s) he was with died, so he...
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    Quail Coop Gone Awry...

    Well, I'm not sure what to think about this. I'm hoping you guys can help me out with this one. I mentioned in a previous thread that my father-in-law was building a quail coop for me, and I was sent photos of the construction this morning. The roof shingles will be added today. Keep in mind...
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    How To Set Egg (w/air sac defects) At An Angle In Brinsea Mini Advanced?

    Today, I received my first mail-order shipment of button quail eggs. When I candled them, four of the eggs appear to have two/broken air sacs in them, and one with a strangely-shaped air sac that basically saddles the entire upper half of the egg. Please excuse my pathetic graphic skills, but...
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    "A Closer Look At Button Quail"....(the book)

    Unfortunately, this book is no longer in print. The only place I have seen it available is Stromberg's, listed for $27.50. I am curious to know if anyone here has read this book, and if it provides more information than the basic quail books at the library and B&N. I've learned so much from...
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    Yet Another Funky Question: Feeding Live Worms To Quail....

    Really trying not to be such a pain in the arse with so many questions here, but since I am hoping to raise some healthy buttons that lay healthy eggs for hatching, I'm looking at some different brands of feed and dietary supplements for them. One of the concerns I've been reading about deal...
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    Anyone Here Use Harrison's Food For Quail?

    I am currently looking for a starter chick feed for my buttons that may be healthier alternative to the crumbles I am currently using. Does anyone here happen to use Harrison's brand of bird foods for their quail? Looking at their products, here is a list of the ingredients for their starter...
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    Orange-Cheeked Waxbill - question about back of neck translucency.

    Removed: Found the answer to this question.
  11. SavageChick

    Please Help Identify Mystery Button Chick...

    Prior to my most recent/current hatching, I purchased two young chicks from a seller who buys their eggs from elsewhere. Long story short, I only wanted one chick to use as a surrogate elder in case I only had one hatchling from my own incubation survive. Anyway, I ended up with a mystery...
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    Able To Keep Button Quail Tame?

    Not sure if this will work. If it does, I apologize for all the discussion going on in the background. I wanted to share a video of my buddy button quail, Parker. He was my lone survivor from my first hatch of three eggs, so he gets a lot of attention. I've never raised button quail before...
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    External Pip On Wrong End

    Have 6 buttons in the incubator, and today is day 16. Woke up this morning with two eggs pipped. One pipped at the "wrong" end, so am hoping it will be okay if I just leave it alone. I will try to take some photos and update on its progress if anyone is interested in following along with how...
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    Splayed/Spraddled Leg - An Alternative Approach?

    I recently had a chick that hatched with splayed/spraddled legs, and had no luck with taping, wrapping its legs, or keeping it in a narrow cup. I used only the grip liner recommended in both the hatching tray and in the brooder, so I am not exactly sure what may have caused it. I pretty much...
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